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Auction 142, Lot 433

"Hiberniae Regnum tam in Praecipuas Ultoniae, Connaciae, Laceniae et Momoniae…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 2.25 inches
47 x 5.7 cm
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This is a spectacular map of Ireland based on Visscher's similar map. It is filled with incredible topographical and political detail and embellished with two large cartouches featuring coats of arms and surrounded by putti, fishermen, and animals.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with original color and a tiny worm hole and rust stain in Leinster. There are minor damp stains in blank margins, far from map.

Estimate: $800 - $950

Sold for: $475

Closed on 11/28/2012

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