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Auction 108, Lot 333

"Nicopia qua orientem Spectat", Dahlberg, Count Erik Jonsson

Subject: Sweden

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.2 x 18.2 inches
41.1 x 46.2 cm
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Fine panoramic view of Nyköping, one of the oldest cities in Sweden. Well rendered to show the many churches and palace with three coats of arms below the title. Dahlberg was adjutant-general and engineer adviser to Charles X of Sweden and founded the Swedish Engineer Corps. On two joined sheets as issued.

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Condition: A

Light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/29/2004

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