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Auction 177, Lot 385

"Magnae Britanniae pars Septentrionalis qua Regnum Scotiae in Suas Partes et Subjacentes Insulas Divisium Accurata Tabula", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1716 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 22.5 inches
47.8 x 57.2 cm
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Superbly decorated map of Scotland including the Orkney and Hebrides Islands, based on Visscher, per the title. The map is filled with superb detail of towns, cities, markets, universities, and meticulously rendered topography. A decorative distance scale supports putti and the royal coat of arms of Scotland, while the title cartouche features the royal coat of arms of Britain, and the mythical figures of Mercury (messenger of the gods) and Ceres (symbolizing abundance).

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Condition: A

A nice impression with contemporary color in the map and later color in the cartouches. There are printer's creases just below the centerfold at far right and left, very minor soiling, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/29/2020

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