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Auction 103, Lot 335

"Sueciae, Norvegiae, et Daniae, Nova Tabula", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 18.5 inches
53.3 x 47 cm
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Fine decorative chart of Scandinavia and the Baltic region with great detail. Richly ornamented with sailing ships, a scale of miles featuring a surveyor and a splendid title cartouche featuring coats of arms, flags, animals and sea monsters.

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Condition: C

Fine original color with minor oxidation. Old repairs on centerfold and bottom margin. Tear at bottom left extending into map 1 inch. Some scattered stains.

Estimate: $180 - $240

Sold for: $325

Closed on 6/11/2003

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