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Auction 130, Lot 452

"Sueonie ou Suede, ou sont les Provinces de Uplande, Sudermannie, Westmannie Noricie, Dalecarlie, Gestricie et les Isles d'Aland", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Sweden

Period: 1666 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 16.5 inches
57.2 x 41.9 cm
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This handsome map, engraved in Sanson's distinctive style, is centered on Koping and names Stockholm, Uppsala, and Gavle (Gevalia). The map is bounded by Vattern Lake in the south, a portion of Vanern Lake in the west, to approximately Soderhamn in the north, with some of the Aland islands shown in the east. A dramatic battle scene encloses the title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and original outline color.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/2/2009

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