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Auction 121, Lot 651

"Transylvania", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Romania

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 5.5 inches
19.8 x 14 cm
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This handsome, small map of present-day Romania and part of Hungary is fully engraved to depict cities, towns, mountain ranges, forests and rivers and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Related Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/26/2007

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