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"Moravia", Mercator, Gerard

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1642 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

17 x 13 inches
43.2 x 33 cm

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A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmutz) and Brno (Brunn). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and lovely color. The lower centerfold has been repaired and there are a few edge tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/17/2010

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"Moravia", Mercator, Gerard

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1642 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17 x 13 inches
43.2 x 33 cm

A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmutz) and Brno (Brunn). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches.

References:

Condition: A

Sharp impression and lovely color. The lower centerfold has been repaired and there are a few edge tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/17/2010

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"Moravia", Mercator, Gerard

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1642 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17 x 13 inches43.2 x 33 cm

A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmutz) and Brno (Brunn). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches.

References:

Condition: A

Sharp impression and lovely color. The lower centerfold has been repaired and there are a few edge tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/17/2010

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17 x 13 inches
43.2 x 33 cm