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Auction 126, Lot 579

"Das Wiflispurgergou", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm
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Reduced version of Mercator's map of the southwestern part of Switzerland showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg, Lake Thuner and other points of interest. It is decorated with a garland draped title cartouche. French text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $80 - $120

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/3/2008

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