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Auction 162, Lot 514

"Polonia et Silesia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Poland

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 13.6 inches
46 x 34.5 cm
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This handsome map depicts most of present-day Poland and a portion of the Czech Republic. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. Among the major cities to appear are Warsaw (Warzonia), Krakow (Craconia), and Wroclaw (Breslaw). Silesia is clearly outlined and labeled. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1900:1A.1.

Condition: B+

Full original color with color offsetting and light toning.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/26/2017

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