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Auction 178, Lot 348
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"Nova Territorii Erfordien in suas Praefecturas...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1716 (published)

Publication: Grosser Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 18.6 inches
57.2 x 47.2 cm
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A lovely depiction of the countryside surrounding Erfurt in the Thuringia region of east central Germany. City prospect of Erfurt stretches below the map, identifying the Cyriacsburg castle and St. Petersburg cathedral. Mythological figures and putti embellish the text and title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Contemporary hand color on a sturdy sheet with a bit of minor soil in map.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/10/2020

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