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Auction 146, Lot 536

"Waldeck Comitatus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1628 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 5.7 inches
19.6 x 14.5 cm
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Appealing small map of the region surrounding Waldeck in northern Hessen. Finely engraved by Petrus Kaerius to illustrate mountains, forests, rivers and cities and adorned with a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso.

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Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with light toning and a small hole just entering the neatline at bottom that has been closed with old paper.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 9/4/2013

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