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Auction 131, Lot 520

"Glamorganensis Comitatus; Vulgo Glamorgan Shire", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Wales

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 15 inches
50.8 x 38.1 cm
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This is a handsome map of Glamorgan fully engraved to show the topography, forests, parks, cities and villages. There are several ships in the seas, two cartouches and the royal arms of Britain and the coat of arms of Llywelyn the Great. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B

The margins have been trimmed for a previous framing, but are still quite adequate. There is some toning along the centerfold and light foxing.

Estimate: $180 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 3/17/2010

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