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Auction 118, Lot 663

"Wirtenberg Ducatus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Germany

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm
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Handsome small map of the Baden-Wurttemberg region filled with information of cities, villages, fortresses, bridges, forests and mountains. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche that includes the engravers signature, Petrus Kaerius. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Small rust stain in bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $65

Closed on 3/6/2007

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