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Auction 130, Lot 569

"Regno di Polonia", Albrizzi, Girolamo

Subject: Eastern Europe, Poland

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 11.3 inches
34.3 x 28.7 cm
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This is a handsome Italian map of the Kingdom of Poland, that at the time covered the whole of eastern Europe from the Baltic to the Black Sea. There is very good detail throughout with fortified cities prominently shown. The map is adorned with a figurative title cartouche representing the rich bounty of the region.

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Condition: A+

A small candle wax burn in the blank margin has been repaired.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/2/2009

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