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Auction 196, Lot 491

"Palatinatus Bavariae", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Southeastern Germany

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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Beautiful map of the Bavarian region including Regensburg, Ingolstadt and Nurnberg. The Danube River flows across the bottom of the map, which is fully engraved with forests, rivers and hundreds of villages and embellished with a fine strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2670:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with minor toning.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/7/2024

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