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Auction 140, Lot 492
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"Scandinavia Complectens Sueciae, Daniae et Norvegiae Regna ex Novissimis Subsidiis Delineata…", Homann Heirs

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1776 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 19 inches
55.4 x 48.3 cm
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This is a beautiful map of Scandinavia, including the Baltic States with a portion of northeastern Russia. This version is based upon Johann Baptist Homann's map produced approximately 50 years earlier. The map contains a rococo-style title cartouche at upper left and a second cartouche with 5 distance scales is located lower right.

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Condition: B+

Nice impression with original color. There are a few minor spots and stains primarily in the blank margins, else very good.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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