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Auction 120, Lot 629

"Hongaryen", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Balkans, Hungary and Romania

Period: 1705 (published)

Publication: Algemeene Weereldtbeschryving

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 9.1 inches
17.8 x 23.1 cm
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This map from a Dutch edition of Sanson's pocket atlas covers the upper Balkan Peninsula and shows Hungary extending from Vienna to the western shore of the Black Sea; thus incorporating present-day Romania. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter.

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Condition: A

Slightly uneven impression else fine.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 7/18/2007

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