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Auction 175, Lot 490

"Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Balkans

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.6 x 13.6 inches
47.2 x 34.5 cm
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This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes the Bosphorus and Constantinople. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map and are the focal point. This is Mercator's second map of the region, with an updated strapwork title cartouche with a military theme. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7602:1.2.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning and minor foxing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/13/2019

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