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Auction 142, Lot 564

"Tarvisina Marchia et Tirolis Comitatus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northeastern Italy

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5.7 inches
17.3 x 14.5 cm
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Attractive little map of the northeastern region of Italy centered on Lake Garda, including the cities of Verona, Venice and Bolzano. The title is enclosed in a strapwork cartouche incorporating the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins, as well as manuscript notes in right blank margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/28/2012

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