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Auction 141, Lot 508

"Zurichou", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Switzerland

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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Fine small map of the northern part of Switzerland including Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basle, and Solothurn. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/5/2012

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