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Auction 155, Lot 507

"Stiria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeast Austria

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 12.1 inches
41.7 x 30.7 cm
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This handsome map of Styria is centered on Graz and extends east to Furstenfeld and west to Volkermarkt. There is good detail of rivers, mountains and forested areas, and large cities are illustrated with miniature castles. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2730:1A.1.

Condition: B

A nice impression with original color, light toning, and some stains primarily confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $85

Closed on 11/18/2015

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