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Auction 172, Lot 485

"Del Palatinato et Elettorato del Reno Parte Occidentale", Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria

Subject: Western Germany, Rhine River

Period: 1693 (circa)

Publication: Corso Geografico Universale

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.7 x 23.8 inches
45 x 60.5 cm
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This superbly engraved map follows the course of the Rhine River as it turns eastward between Kestert (south of Koblenz) and Walluf (just west of Mainz), and also shows a good portion of the state of the Rhineland-Palatinate to the west and south. At bottom left is an inset map showing the entire course of the Rhine River. The decorative title cartouche features the a coat of arms with the German Imperial Eagle, putti, and a garland of fruit. This is the western sheet of a two-sheet map of the Rhine River in the Palatinate region, with each sheet complete on its own with full borders.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with minor offsetting and light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/17/2019

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