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Auction 121, Lot 634

"Russia cum Confinijs", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Russia

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 5.5 inches
19.8 x 14 cm
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Charming small map of the Russian Empire in Eastern Europe. It has nicely detailed pictorial topography, including engraved forests, towns, and mountains. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/26/2007

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