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Auction 128, Lot 570
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"Livonia Vulgo Lyefland", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Baltic

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Europaeum

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.5 x 11 inches
36.8 x 27.9 cm
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This handsome map of the Baltic region is based on Blaeu's map of the same title. The map covers the area of present-day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with the Baltic Sea, as well as the neighboring coastlines of Sweden and Finland. The map is embellished sailing ships, a title cartouche, and the coats of arms for Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Courland (Latvia), Lithuania, Moscovia and Ingria.

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Condition: A

Faint damp stain in blank margins with some minor paper loss at edges, well away from the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $170

Closed on 5/20/2009

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