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Auction 126, Lot 580

"Lacus Lemanus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 5.5 inches
20.3 x 14 cm
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A handsome, small map of Lake Geneva with good detail of the surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. French text on the verso.

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Condition: A

There is a small chip in the right margin, well away from the map.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/3/2008

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