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Auction 103, Lot 378

"Silesia Ducatus A Martino Helwigio Nissense descriptus", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Poland

Period: 1630 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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Decorative map centered on Breslaw and bordered by Brandenburg and Bohemia. Elaborate coat of arms and figurative cartouche festooned with birds, animals, a nymph and a satyr. Based on the surveys of Martin Helwig. Dutch text on verso.

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Condition: A

Couple of spots in blank margins, else fine.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $240

Closed on 6/11/2003

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