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Auction 150, Lot 458

"Ducatus Lutzenburgi Novissima et Accuratissima Delineatio", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Luxembourg

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.4 x 18.4 inches
56.9 x 46.7 cm
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This striking map of Luxembourg and its surroundings includes the cities of Metz, Trier, Leige, and Namur. There is great detail of mountains, forests, villages, fortified cities and roads. The map is embellished with title and distance scale cartouches surrounded by putti.

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Condition: B+

Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed and a few small spots. Remargined at right and left with neatline at left expertly replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/17/2014

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