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Auction 152, Lot 493
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"[Argow]", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Central Switzerland

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.7 x 14.3 inches
47.5 x 36.3 cm
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Handsome map of central Switzerland with Bern and Lucerne located. Miniature castle icons locate the larger towns with small villages indicated by small circles. The mountains are graphically illustrated. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4930:1A.1.

Condition: B

A nice impression with attractive color, moderate toning, and damp stains confined to bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/18/2015

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