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Auction 166, Lot 521

"Das Wiflispurgergov", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.6 inches
18.5 x 14.2 cm
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Reduced version of Mercator's map of the southwestern part of Switzerland showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg, Lake Thuner and other points of interest. It is decorated with a garland draped title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4920:352.1.

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor toning and some light foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 2/14/2018

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