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Auction 176, Lot 692

"Germaniae Tabule Geographicae", Mercator/Hondius

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Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 9 inches
16.5 x 22.9 cm
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This title page was for the volume on the German Empire from Mercator's Atlas. It portrays the Dutch Renaissance style with the title surrounded with strapwork designs, garlands, and two women.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1:03.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning and foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/12/2020

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