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Auction 103, Lot 391

"Alsatia Landgraviatus cum Suntgoia et Brisgoia", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Germany and France

Period: 1638 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
31.4 x 15.6 inches
79.8 x 39.6 cm
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Large map of Alsace based on the work of Gerard Mercator. Covers the region including the Rhine from Granville to Sarburg in the north and from Basel to Landaw in the south. Decorated with a fine figural cartouche and two scales of miles. French text on verso. Two sheets joined, as issued.

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Condition: A

Delicate coloring. Minor edge roughness and soil. Short tear closed in blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $325

Closed on 6/11/2003

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