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Auction 129, Lot 578

"S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum oder Teutschland mit Seinen Angratzenden Konigreichen un Provincien…", Schenk, Pieter

Subject: Central Europe

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.6 x 18.1 inches
54.9 x 46 cm
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Handsome and very detailed map of Central Europe depicting the Holy Roman Empire. At the height of the empire it contained most of the territory of today's Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Slovenia, as well as eastern France, northern Italy and western Poland. Two cherubs flank the coat of arms surmounting the distance scale at lower left.

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Condition: B+

Professional repair on bottom centerfold. Attractive original color. Slightly uneven impression.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/23/2009

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