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Auction 172, Lot 499

"Lithuania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Europe, Lithuania & Belarus

Period: 1613 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.1 x 5.3 inches
18 x 13.5 cm
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Charming small map covering the region of Lithuania and present-day Belarus. Finely engraved to show cities, villages, rivers and forests and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1730:351.

Condition: A

The impression is a bit weak in the borders and there is light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/17/2019

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