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Auction 128, Lot 650

"Circulus Westphalicus, sive Germaniae Inferioris", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Germany

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 16 inches
53.3 x 40.6 cm
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This beautifully engraved regional map of Germany is roughly centered on Munster. It covers the region from the Baltic, as far east as Hanover and west and south to Maastricht. Prominent are the the courses of the rivers Weser, Ems, and the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta, one of the largest deltas in western Europe. The map does not have a compass rose, but north is to the right. A fabulous figural title cartouche with coat-of-arms incorporates a small map of Hamburg. Latin text on verso with large woodcut graphics and historated capital letter.

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Condition: B+

Near fine map image on thick paper with original hand coloring and very dark impression. Bottom centerfold split and a little margin staining.

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Closed on 5/20/2009

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