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Auction 157, Lot 730

"Flaggen Aller Seefahrenden Potenzen und Nationen in der Gantzen Weldt", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Prints - Ships, Flags

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 18.5 inches
57.4 x 47 cm
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This is a superb engraving illustrating the flags of all seafaring nations. There are 139 flags shown along with a color key in the bottom right corner.

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Condition: B+

Light soiling. Professionally remargined at right and left with neatline replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Sold for: $600

Closed on 5/4/2016

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