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Auction 147, Lot 433

"Norvegia Regnum Divisum in suos Dioeceses Nidrosiensem, Bergensem, Opsloensem, et Stavangriensem et Praefecturam Bahusiae...", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Norway

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 23.5 inches
50.8 x 59.7 cm
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Handsome map of Norway fully engraved with political boundaries, towns, and the topography of the land. An inset at top left depicts the northern coastline. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of the region.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few tiny worm tracks near the centerfold at far right and a centerfold separation at left that extends 0.5" into the image and has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $650 - $800

Sold for: $375

Closed on 11/20/2013

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