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Auction 172, Lot 506

"Moscovia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Russia

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5.3 inches
17.3 x 13.5 cm
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Handsome map of western Russia with Moscow (Moscowia) depicted at lower right and Novgorod (Nouogardia) at top left. Fully engraved to show forests, rivers, lakes and cities and adorned with decorative title and scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1810:351.

Condition: A

Light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/17/2019

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