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Auction 121, Lot 604

"Ducatus Meklenburgici Tabula Generalis continens Duc. Vandaliae et Meklenburg Comitatum et Episcopatum Swerinensem…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Germany

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.3 inches
57.9 x 49 cm
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Bold, decorative map covers the region from Holstein and Lubeck in the west to Rugia and Pomerania in the east. The principal cities include Lubeck, Schwerin, Rostock, Gustrow, Stralsund and Waren. Several chubby putti surround the large title cartouche with the coat of arms.

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Condition: B

A nice impression on a strong sheet with a couple of spots and some uneven toning, a bit of abrasion on the top neatline.

Estimate: $180 - $250

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/26/2007

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