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Auction 121, Lot 535

"Lotharingia Meridionalis", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: France

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 5.5 inches
20.3 x 14 cm
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An attractive, reduced version of Mercator's map of the southern part of the Alsace region includes Nancy, St. Die and Epinal. Graphic engraving depicts the forested mountain terrain. Strapwork title and distance scale cartouches embellish the map. German text on the verso.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with some faint show-through of text.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/26/2007

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