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Auction 166, Lot 535

"Russia cum Confinijs", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Russia in Europe

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 5.6 inches
19.8 x 14.2 cm
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This charming small map shows the Russian Empire in Eastern Europe. It has nicely detailed pictorial topography, including engraved forests, towns, and mountains. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1800:352.1

Condition: A

A nice impression with light, scattered foxing that is almost entirely confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/14/2018

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