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Auction 172, Lot 522

"Exactissima Ducatus Carniolae Vinidorum Marchia et Histriae Delineatio", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Northwestern Balkans

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.4 inches
57.4 x 49.3 cm
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This handsome map of Slovenia and Croatia extends from Palmanova, Italy to just north of Zadar, Croatia. It features particularly good detail of the rugged topography of the region as well as numerous towns, rivers, and lakes. An inset at bottom left depicts Lake Cerknica in southwestern Slovenia. The map is embellished with a decorative title cartouche, coat of arms, numerous putti, and compass rose.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with faint scattered foxing and a few tiny edge tears.

Estimate: $350 - $425

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Closed on 4/17/2019

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