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Auction 172, Lot 541

"Tarvisina Marchia et Tirolis Comitatus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northeastern Italy

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 14.1 inches
43.9 x 35.8 cm
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This copper-engraved map of northeastern Italy shows the Veneto and Trentino Alio Adige regions, as well as a portion of the Lombardia region. The map is centered approximately on Lake Garda, and extends west to Bergamo, south to Ferrara, and north past Bolzano. The map is filled with details of cities, rivers, and mountains, and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7012:1.1.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright, clean sheet with professional repairs to some minor separations along the centerfold and some extraneous creasing in the top left corner of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Unsold

Closed on 4/17/2019

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