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Auction 140, Lot 490

"Regni Sueciae Tabula Generalis, Divisa in Sueciae, Gotiae Regna Finniae Ducatum Lapponiam, Livoniam Ingriam…", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.8 inches
57.9 x 50.3 cm
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This folio map focuses on the Kingdom of Sweden and extends to include Finland and parts of Estonia and Latvia. Dense details of towns, rivers and the topography of the land fill the map. The architectural title cartouche is surrounded by putti and the coats of arms of the region.

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Condition: B+

Original color and light toning with a paper repair in bottom right blank margin. The left margin is trimmed close to neatline at left, but is adequate for framing.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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