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Auction 108, Lot 428

"Dynastiae Comitat. Schoenburgici Penig, Remissa, Rochsburg, Wechselburg In Clientela Elect: Saxon Glaucha, Hartenstein, Lichtenststein, Walkenburg…", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Germany

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Grosser Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.2 x 19.5 inches
51.3 x 49.5 cm
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A very uncommon and superbly decorative map of Lower Saxony; the region southwest of Dresden. The map is embellished with large title, key and scale of miles cartouches and a compass rose. But the most interesting features are the myriad of different symbols representing the cities, towns, churches, farms, postal stations, mines, mills forests, etc.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/29/2004

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