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Auction 141, Lot 433
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"Nort-Iutlande Subdiuisee en ses Quatre Dioeceses; Selande, Fuynen ou Fionie, Isles et Prouinces du Royaume de Danemarck", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1679 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 16.3 inches
53.3 x 41.4 cm
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This handsome map depicts Denmark divided into four Dioceses: Borch, Wiborg, Arhusen and Rypen. Towns, rivers, mountains and forested areas are graphically depicted. In the title cartouche, both faceless and headless figures appear at bottom. This is a later edition of Sanson's map originally dated 1659.

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Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with faint offsetting.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/5/2012

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