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Auction 138, Lot 463

"Europa Nova Delineatio", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Europe

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 11.3 inches
36.8 x 28.7 cm
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This lovely map is based on one of the most famous 17th Century maps of the continent of Europe - Blaeu's Europa recens descripta. The map extends to include Iceland, the mythical island of Frisland, and the coast of Greenland. It is adorned with a decorative title cartouche, sailing ships and a sea monster.

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Condition: A

Faint printer's creases alongside centerfold, and a few spots of printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $250

Closed on 12/7/2011

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