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Auction 146, Lot 561

"La Pologne, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentees de Nouveau", Covens & Mortier

Subject: Eastern Europe, Poland

Period: 1735 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.6 x 8.8 inches
29.5 x 22.4 cm
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Charming small map covering the region from the Baltic nearly to the Black Sea. The various duchies, principalities and palatinates are delineated and there is good detail of the cities and towns. The title cartouche is flanked by two trumpeting angles riding hippocampi.

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Condition: A

A nice impression printed on heavy paper with original outline color and later coloring in the cartouche.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/4/2013

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