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Lot#       Title   Subject/Creator   Date/Cond   Sold for:    
428 L'Europe Selon les Auth. les Plus Modernes Europe
Daniel de la Feuille
1706
B+
  Available for Purchase    

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Charming small map of Europe flanked by panels displaying the coats of arms of all the major nations. The title cartouche shows Europa riding Zeus in the form of a bull.
429 Summa Europae Antiquae Descriptio Europe
Philipp Cluver
1711
A
  $120.00
Closed
   

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This map of Europe shows its ancient divisions, as it was in the time of the Roman emperors, and is fully engraved with forests. The title cartouche is topped with allegorical female figures.
430 Europa Christiani Orbis Domina in sua Imperia, Regna, et Status Exacte Divisa... Europe
Johann Baptist Homann
1720
A
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An attractive early 18th century map by this important German cartographer. The map illustrates the Christian kingdoms in Europe and is characteristically filled with details, even for such a general map. The large title cartouche features a personification of Europa surrounded by adorable putti nestled in the clouds.
431 Neue Carte von Europa Europe
1782
B
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This rare map of Europe was published by August Freidrich Wilhelm Crome, and includes detailed information on the commercial and industrial production of each country. Tables on either side of the map list the products made by each country, and a lettered key at bottom further identifies the specific locations from where these products derive, including gold, silver, honey, fruit, rice, wine, fis...
432 [Lot of 2] Orbis Romani Pars Occidentalis [and] Orbis Romani Pars Orientalis Europe
Laurie & Whittle
1794
C+
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This attractive pair of maps, drawn by Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville, shows the extent of the Roman Empire in Europe. The maps cover the area from Ireland and England east to Greece, Turkey and the Arabian Penninsula and contain very good detail of towns, cities, rivers and topography. The title cartouches indicate the maps were drawn in 1763 and 1764 by d'Anville, and were published by La...
433 Europa in de Gedaante eener Zittende Dame Europe
1800
B+
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This interesting satirical map depicts Europe as a female figure. This map follows the tradition of depicting Europe as a regal queen but with an interesting twist and political commentary. This anti-Napoleonic image demotes Europa from a queen to a homely middle-aged housewife, or seated woman. The figure is superimposed over a map that shows political boundaries. The Iberian Peninsula...
434 A New Map of Europe, with its Modern Divisions Europe
Robert Rowe
1803
A
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This uncommon folding map illustrates the political divisions of Europe on the eve of the Napoleonic Wars. This is the first edition, dated Nov. 1, 1803, published shortly after the dissolution of the Treaty of Amiens that had temporarily ended the hostilities between the French Republic and the British Empire. A color key at lower right indicates the boundaries of the dominant empires and allia...
435 [Lot of 3] Germany [and] Prussia [and] Austria Europe
John Tallis
1851
  $130.00
Closed
   

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A. Germany. Crisp and finely engraved map filled with detail. The map extends from Dusseldorf to Zattan in the east, and from Landan and Constance in the south to Holstein and the Baltic. There are seven lovely steel engraved vignettes by Whittock and Rogers. A most attractive map with decorative borders and the German crest at top. Condition: (A)

B. Prussia. Lovely ...
436 Humoristische Karte von Europa im Jahre 1914 Europe
1914
B+
  $1,800.00
Closed
   
Rare Satirical Map of Europe at Start of World War I

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This rare political caricature map of Europe depicts the continent at the outbreak of World War I. The map was created by Karl Lehmann-Dumont in Dresden, and depicts the Germans' view of the alliance situation and territorial issues towards the end of the first year of the war. The key countries involved in the war are represented by human caricatures with various props that help illustra...
437 Inghilterra Britain
Tomaso Porcacchi
1572
A+
  $100.00
Closed
   

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This delightful miniature map of the United Kingdom is oriented with north to the right. The outline follows the work of George Lily, although Ireland is based on the same source used by Mercator in 1554 and 1564. Interestingly, London is omitted, but the map includes a portion of the coastline of France and Belgium. The map is adorned with a compass rose, numerous sea monsters, a stippled sea,...
438 Britannia Prout Divisa fuit Temporibus Anglo-Saxonum, Praesertim Durante Illorum Heptarchia Britain
Johannes Blaeu
1645
A
  $3,250.00
Closed
   
Blaeu's Magnificent Heptarchy Map in Full Original Color

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Elaborate vignettes depicting kings and scenes from Saxon history flank this magnificent map of Britain. The scenes are identical in subject matter to those used by John Speed. However they are presented in the dramatic, Dutch miniature style. The left border contains portraits of the earliest kings, while the right one depicts later kings in the process of conversion to Christianity. Included...
439 Les Iles Britanniques ou les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Ecosse et d'Irlande avec les Iles qui en Dependent Britain
Daniel de la Feuille
1706
B+
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Very handsome small map decorated with an interesting title cartouche and flanked with columns of heralds. The coat of arms at the top of the title cartouche is the out-of-date Stuart arms.
440 Magna Britannia Complectens Angliae, Scotiae et Hiberniae Regna in suas Provincias et Comitatus Divisa Britain
Johann Baptist Homann
1713
B
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Large decorative map of the British Isles with a huge title cartouche featuring an allegorical representation of Britannia and a host of putti in a cloud background with a portrait of Queen Anne and the royal coat of arms. This is the first of two plates, second state, with two lines from Ovid added above the Queen's portrait.
441 Les Isles Britanniques ou sont le Rme. d'Angleterre Tire de Sped celuy d'Ecosse Tire de Th. Pont , et celuy d'Irlande... Britain
Reiner and Joshua Ottens
1725
B+
  $220.00
Closed
   

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This is the Ottens' reissue of Pieter Husson's map, which is a very close copy of Delisle's influential map of the British Isles that was first published in 1702. It is based on the foremost authorities: Speed for England and Wales, Pont for Scotland, and Petty for Ireland. The bottom right shows the coasts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France and at the upper right is the southern t...
442 Carte de la Mer d'Ecosse Contenant les Isles et Costes Septentrionales et Occidentales d'Ecosse et les Costes Septentrionales d'Irlande Northern Scotland and Ireland
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
1773
B+
  $210.00
Closed
   

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Bold sea chart of the North Atlantic with the coasts of northern Ireland, northern Scotland, the Hebrides and Faroe Islands. Three large, very decorative compass roses orient the chart with north to the left. This is a Depot de la Marine issue with the seal and the price (Prix trente Sols) at bottom right.
443 [Lewis' Map of England and Wales S-E Division] Southeastern England, London
Samuel Lewis
1850
B+
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This is the southeastern sheet of Lewis' large and extremely detailed four sheet map of England and Wales. The map displays roads, railroads, parks, cities and towns with London located near the center of the map. At bottom are the various coats of arms of both the Dioceses in Canterbury and York. Dissected and backed in linen and folds into its own separate gilt-stamped covers.
444 The Road from London to Flambourough Head in Com Ebor Eastern England
John Ogilby
1675
B+
  $230.00
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This attractive strip-style map is the first of two covering the road from London to Flamborough Head, showing the route from Temsford to Lincoln, through Eaton, Stilton, Peterborow, and Steeford. It is in the pictorial style pioneered by Ogilby with the road laid out in several ribbon-like panels. The road detailed is 76 miles long (milepost 52 to 128). Several windmills are shown along the ro...
445 Carte de l'Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay Eastern England
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
1773
B
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Large-scale chart of the eastern coastline of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, from Sheringham in the north extending south to the Isle of Thanet. The handsome sea chart is filled with navigational information at the entrance to the Thames River, including soundings, anchorages, shoals, etc. A large inset map shows the course of the Thames River from its entrance to London. Two large compass roses o...
446 Nottingham Shire Nottingham, England
Robert Morden
1722
B
  $80.00
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This county map of Nottinghamshire shows the early road system, with the town of Nottingham located in the lower portion of the sheet. The map displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil.

Morden was one of the first English car...
447 Hereford Shire Hereford, England
Robert Morden
1722
A
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This small county map of Herefordshire shows the early road system, with the town of Hereford located at the center of the sheet. The county is divided into eleven Hundreds and shows numerous place names, churches, rivers and topography. Decorated by an attractive title cartouche and three distance scales.
448 Suffolk Suffolk, England
Thomas Starling
1830
B+
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County map of Suffolk delineated into 17 different unions (districts), showing cities and towns, roads and rivers. Decorated by a simple compass rose and distance scale.
449 Anglia Regnum England & Wales
Jan Jansson
1653
B+
  $250.00
Closed
   

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This fine map of England and Wales was copied from Willem Blaeu's map and its decorations are nearly identical except that Jansson has added heraldic shields in Scotland and Ireland. It is decorated with four ships, a scale of miles flanked by sheep and a cherub, and two finely engraved coats of arms, of Great Britain and of England, surmounting the title cartouche. Spanish text on the verso.
450 Le Royaume d'Angleterre Divise en Comtez et Baronies. Dresse sur les Dernieres Observations England & Wales
Le Rouge
1745
B+
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Finely engraved map of England and Wales filled with detail, including counties, towns, roads, and rivers. The map is adorned with a beautiful title cartouche.
451 The Road from Prestaine in Com. Radnor to Carmarthen Wales
John Ogilby
1675
C+
  $60.00
Closed
   

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This attractive strip-style map covers the road from Presteigne to Carmarthen, through Llandovery and Radnor. It is in the pictorial style pioneered by Ogilby with the road laid out in several ribbon-like panels. The road detailed is 61 miles long. Each of the seven panels has a decorative compass rose to orient the traveler. The strapwork title cartouche features the royal coat of arms.
452 Montgomery Shire Eastern Wales
John Speed
1676
B+
  $275.00
Closed
   

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A handsome map of the historic county of Montgomery in Wales, based on the work of Christopher Saxton. The map is elaborately decorated with five strapwork cartouches, including a title cartouche, publisher's imprint, distance scale, and dedication to Philip Herbert, First Earl of Montgomery. The final cartouche features an inset with a bird's-eye plan of the city of Montgomery, with a lettered ...
453 Scotiae Tabula Scotland
Abraham Ortelius
1598
A
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Based on Gerard Mercator's eight-sheet wall map of the British Isles from 1564, this folio-sized map of Scotland features numerous place names throughout. Adorned with an elaborate strapwork title cartouche and a small scale of miles cartouche. This is the first state, prior to stippling being added around sea names. French text on verso.
454 Magnae Britanniae pars Septentrionalis qua Regnum Scotiae in suas Partes et Subjacentes Insulas Divisum Accurata Taubla' Scotland
Johann Baptist Homann
1725
B
  $250.00
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Superbly decorated map of Scotland including the Orkney and Hebrides Islands, based on Visscher, per the title. The map is filled with superb detail of towns, cities, markets, universities, and meticulously rendered topography. A decorative distance scale supports putti and the royal coat of arms of Scotland, while the title cartouche features the royal coat of arms of Britain, and the mythical ...
455 The Iles of Hebrides wth ther Borderers Northern Scotland & the Hebrides
Petrus Kaerius
1627
B
  $75.00
Closed
   

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This miniature map of the Hebrides Islands includes much of northwestern Scotland and the northern tip of Ireland. A number of islands and towns are named. The strapwork title cartouche also contains the distance scale. This map was included in George Humble's pocket version of Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. English text on verso.
456 Paskaart vande Noord Cust van Schotland als Mede de Eylanden van Hitlandt en Fero Northern Scotland with Orkney, Shetland and Faroe Islands
Johannes van Keulen
1680
C+
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This handsome sea chart depicts the northern tip of Scotland with the Orkney, Shetland and Faroe Islands. The chart is adorned with three compass roses orienting north to the bottom and two sailing ships. The large title cartouche features Neptune and several mermaids. This is an early state with engraved number 19 at bottom right.
457 Tvedia cum Vicecomitatu Etterico Forestae. Etiam Selkirkae Dictus / Twee-dail with the Sherifdome of Etterik-Forrest called also Selkirk Southern Scotland
Johannes Blaeu
1654
B+
  $200.00
Closed
   

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This beautifully engraved map centers on the district of Tweeddale in the Scottish Borders, and includes the surrounding areas of Etrick Forrest, Teviotdale, Lauderdale, Clydesdale and Lothian. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, provides great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. Selkirk, the site of the earliest ...
458 [Lot of 2] Caricta Borealis vulgo the Northpart of Carrick [and] Carricta Meridionalis / The South Part of Carrick Southern Scotland
Johannes Blaeu
1654
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This pair of finely engraved maps depict the historic region of Carrick, now part of South Ayrshire. The maps, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, include great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. The city of Ayr appears at the top of the northern sheet. Each map features an elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles c...
459 Knapdalia Provincia, que sub Argathelia Censetur / The Province of Knapdail which is Accounted a Member of Argyll Western Scotland
Johannes Blaeu
1654
B+
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This finely engraved map depicts Knapdale, a rural district of Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands, just west of Loch Fyne. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche decorates the map, illustrated with putti, sea monsters and mer-peopl...
460 Cantyra Chersonesus, Cantyr a Demie-yland Western Scotland
Johannes Blaeu
1654
B+
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This finely engraved map depicts the peninsula of Kintyre within Argyll and Bute, with north oriented to the right. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles cartouche decorate the map, both illustrated with putti. Latin text on ...
461 Hiberniae Regnum tam in Praecipuas Ultoniae, Connaciae, Laceniae et Momoniae... Ireland
Johann Baptist Homann
1725
B+
  $400.00
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This is a spectacular map of Ireland based on Visscher's similar map. It is filled with incredible topographical and political detail and embellished with two large cartouches featuring coats of arms and surrounded by putti, fishermen, and animals.
462 Carte Generale des Costes d'Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d'Angleterre avec une Partie de Celles d'Ecosse Ireland
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
1773
B+
  $275.00
Closed
   

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This superb, large-scale chart covers Ireland and the Irish Sea to include part of England's west coast and the southwestern coast of Scotland. The coastal areas of Ireland are filled with detail, but the interior areas are left mostly blank. Locates the cities of Londonberry, Belfast, Corck, Waterford, Lymerick and Galloway. The large inset at right has its own fancy border and details the reg...
463 L'Irlande Ireland
Didier Robert de Vaugondy
1778
A+
  $130.00
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Attractive copper engraving of Ireland divided into the provinces of Momonie, Lagenie, Connacie, and Ultonia. Also shows portions of western England and Scotland. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche. This is the second state of the map with "et Censeur Royal" added to the title. Engraved by E. Dussy.
464 The Province of Mounster Southwestern Ireland
John Speed
1665
B+
  $800.00
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A fine, decorative map details the southwestern Irish province of Munster. Munster is the largest of the four provinces, with the counties of Limerick, Waterford, Cork, Clare and more. The map is inset with plans of the towns of Cork and Limerick, with keys to the important buildings. Many places are named including Tipperary, Bantry Bay and the Dingle Peninsula. The sea is engraved in a beau...
465 Nieuwe Paskaart van 't Oostelykste Gedeelte van 't Kanaal, Strekkende aan de Engelsche Kust, van het Zuyd Foorland tot aan Portland, en aan de Fransche Kust... English Channel
Johannes van Keulen
1730
B+
  $900.00
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Scarce Chart of the English Channel

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This scarce, large-scale chart shows the English Channel and features great navigational information depicted along the coastlines with soundings, banks, rocks, currents, and safe anchorages. The chart shows the English coast from Dorsetshire to Kent, and the French coast from the Channel Islands and the Cotentin Peninsula to Gravelines. An inset chart at bottom right depicts the northern coast ...
466 Carte de la Manche English Channel
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
1773
B+
  $250.00
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This large-scale chart centers on the English Channel and details the coastline of southern Britain and northern France. From the north, the map extends from Bedford south to Brittany, and inland to Paris on the Seine and London on the Thames. Just the southern tip of Ireland is included. There is great navigational information with soundings, shoals, and anchorages. The chart includes three c...
467 A New Map of the Baltick &c. Shewing All the Dominions About it, with ye Great or Post Roads and Principal Cross-Roads Northern Europe, Baltic Sea
Herman Moll
1763
B
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This attractive map of northern Europe is filled with details of towns, rivers, roads, and the topography of the land. Political boundaries are shown and postal routes are noted. An inset at top depicts the entrance to the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Sweden. Decorated by a compass rose with fleur-de-lis and simple block-style title cartouche.
468 Carte de la Mer d'Allemagne Contenant les Bancs Isles et Costes Comprises Depuis Bergen et les Isles Schetland Jusques au Pas de Calais North Sea
Jacques Nicolas Bellin
1773
B+
  $450.00
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Fine, large sea chart of the North Sea and Skagerrak (Mer de Dannemark) and adjacent coastlines. Includes the Shetland and Orkney Islands. Superb detail throughout especially of the mud flats of North, East, and West Frisia, the sands in the Channel, and the mouth of the Thames. The chart is oriented with north to the left with two unusual and very beautiful compass roses, one incorporat...
469 Suecia Dania et Noruegia Scandinavia
Philipp Cluver
1697
A
  $80.00
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This handsome small map shows the historical regions in Scandinavia and the Baltic. The map is finely engraved to show the topography, forests and locates ancient cities. It is adorned with a decorative landscape cartouche featuring cherubs busily at work.
470 A New Map of Ancient Scandinavia together with as Much More of ye Northern Part of Ancient Europe as Answers to Present Denmark & Moscovia Scandinavia
Edward Wells
1700
B
  $150.00
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This interesting map covers northeastern Europe and Scandinavia showing the ancient political divisions and place names. In a large inset is a map of "Present Denmark with the adjoining Part of Sweden and Germany." The title cartouche incorporates the royal coat-of-arms and another cartouche encloses the distance scale. Wells, a math professor at Oxford, dedicated the map to his student and hei...
471 Regni Sueciae in omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias Accurate Divisi Tabula Generalis Scandinavia
Johann Baptist Homann
1725
C+
  $100.00
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This detailed map illustrates Sweden, parts of Norway and Finland, and the Baltic states that were at the time under her control - Latvia and Estonia. Scores of towns and villages, rivers and lakes and islands are located and named. The large decorative title cartouche features the royal coat of arms, a trumpeting angel, putti and soldiers.
472 La Suede et la Norwege avec l’Islande, divisees par Provinces, et sous deux Metropoles Eclesiastiques Scandinavia
Brion de la Tour/Desnos
1766
A+
  $75.00
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This attractive map of Scandinavia presents the political divisions of each country with a large inset of Iceland. The map is enclosed in an elaborate rococo border that was printed from a separate copper plate.
473 Royaume de Danemarck: Premiere Carte, Danemarck, Norwege et Islande Scandinavia
Chanlaire & Mentelle
1797
A
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This map depicts Scandinavia, but place names are primarily confined to Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. The map extends to include Scotland and the Faroe Islands. Regions, major cities, mountains, and various water features are identified. Engraved by Tardieu.
474 Regni Norvegiae Accurata Tabula in qua Praefecturae quinque Generales Aggerhusiensis, Bergensis Nidrosiensis, Wardhusiensis et Bahvsiensis Norway
Johann Baptist Homann
1725
C+
  $150.00
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This handsome, detailed map, in two parts, is based on the style popularized by Frederick de Wit. The southern part of the country is the focus of the main map, while the northern part is depicted in a large inset at top. There is amazing detail of the fiords and coastal islands. The large title cartouche is surrounded by mermaids, cherubs and the coat of arms.
475 Die Satt Riga Riga, Latvia
Sebastian Munster
1578
B+
  $80.00
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Small decorative woodcut view of the city of Riga on a sheet of German text (8 x 12.8") with text on the verso. Note the misspelling of the word "Statt" (city) in the title.
476 Dania Regnum in quo sunt Ducatus Holsatia et Slesvcium Insulae Danicae et Provinciae Iutia, Scania, Blekingia et Hallandia Denmark
Frederick de Wit
1680
B+
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This is a large, attractive map of Denmark, Sleschwig-Holstein and southern Sweden with good detail throughout. The title cartouche features the Danish coat of arms and is supported by the traditional woodwose with a variety of farm animals in the background.
477 Regni Daniae Accuratiffima Delineatio Denmark
Philipp Cluver
1697
B+
  $70.00
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This charming small map shows the historical regions in Denmark and the tip of Sweden. The map is fully engraved with rivers, forests and ancient cities and is embellished with a compass rose and a decorative title cartouche featuring Mercury and several bulls in a pasture.

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