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Auction 122, Lot 585

"Bohemia", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.6 inches
19.1 x 14.2 cm
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An attractive small map of Bohemia with Prague near the center. It is boldly engraved in Mercator's style with mountains, forests and scores of tiny villages and is graced with a pair of strapwork cartouches. German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Some printer's ink residue in plate, else very good.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $85

Closed on 12/5/2007

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