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Auction 111, Lot 365

"Magna Britannia complectens Angliae, Scotiae et Hiberniae Regna in suas Provincias et Comitatus divisa", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Britain

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 18.5 inches
55.9 x 47 cm
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Large decorative map of the British Isles with a huge title cartouche featuring an allegorical representation of Britannia and a host of putti in a cloud background with a portrait of King George I and the royal coat of arms.

References:

Condition: A

Fine impression and original color in map with later color in cartouche. Tiny bit of light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $475

Closed on 6/8/2005

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