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Auction 132, Lot 521

"La Pologne", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Eastern Europe, Poland

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication: La Geographie Moderne…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 8.7 inches
29 x 22.1 cm
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Charming small map covering the region from the Baltic nearly to the Black Sea. The various duchies, principalities and palatinates are delineated and there is good detail of the cities and towns. The title cartouche is flanked by two trumpeting angles riding hippocampi.

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Condition: B+

Issued folded, now flattened with the binding trim at lower right replaced to accommodate framing and a 1/2" binding tear repaired.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $240

Closed on 6/2/2010

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