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Auction 116, Lot 580

"Circuli Supe. Saxoniae Pars Meridionalis sive Ducatus, Electoratus et Principatus Ducum Saxoniae ex Zolmannianis et Zurnerianis…", Homann Heirs

Subject: Germany, Czech Republic

Period: 1757 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.7 x 18.8 inches
55.1 x 47.8 cm
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Detailed map of the region from Berlin in the north, to Prague in the southeast and Efurt in the west. The map is filled with information including fortified cities, villages, roads, bridges, forests, battlefields, castles and topography. The decorative title cartouche includes a small vignette of mining. Cartouche uncolored, as issued.

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Condition: B

Original color on thick hand laid paper. Light damp stains at sides. Centerfold is toned and has a long fold separation with an old paper repair on verso.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/20/2006

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