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Auction 162, Lot 463

"Selandia in Dania", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Zealand, Denmark

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 5.9 inches
20.1 x 15 cm
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This charming small map depicts the island of Zealand and is filled with towns, forests and rivers. The city of Copenhagen is labeled Kiobenhalve. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1510:352.1.

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor show-thorugh of text on verso and scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/26/2017

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