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Auction 140, Lot 472

"Regni Angliae et Principatus Cambriae Tabula Nova…", Homann Heirs

Subject: England & Wales

Period: 1793 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 23 inches
51.6 x 58.4 cm
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This is an uncommon German map of England and Wales. It is densely engraved with information including roads and canals. There is a small inset of the Isles of Scilly. The title cartouche features the Queen of England, a sailing ship and trade goods, and a key in Latin appears at the top of the map.

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Condition: B

Moderately toned with an extraneous crease down the center of the map and some creasing at lower right. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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