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Auction 160, Lot 544

"Holsatia Ducatus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Germany

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 14 inches
48 x 35.6 cm
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A fine map of Holstein including the city of Hamburg (here Hamborch). The map is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes and hundreds of villages. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and a moiré patterned sea. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1660:1A.

Condition: B+

Full original color on watermarked paper with light color offsetting and minor toning.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Unsold

Closed on 11/16/2016

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