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Auction 113, Lot 555

"Transylvania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Romania and Hungary

Period: 1606 (circa)

Publication: Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 13.5 inches
43.2 x 34.3 cm
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Decorative map of the region of present-day Romania and Hungary. Fully engraved to depict cities, towns, mountain ranges, forests and rivers and adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Dutch text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Atlantes) #7700:1A.1.

Condition: A

Light even toning.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $230

Closed on 12/7/2005

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