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Auction 179, Lot 614

"Sclavonia Croatia, Bosnia Dalmatiae Pars Maior", Quad, Matthias von Kinckelbach

Subject: Northwestern Balkans

Period: 1608 (published)

Publication: Fasciculus Geographicus...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.6 x 7.2 inches
26.9 x 18.3 cm
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This detailed map follows the course of the Danube and its tributaries across the northwestern Balkans with the political divisions of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, and Dalmatia. The map features a large portrait of Rudolf II, the Holy Roman Emperor from 1576-1612. Engraved by Quad, with his initial "Q" at bottom right, as well as the imprint of Johan Bussemacher, who published several of Quad's works. Latin text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #240-75.

Condition: A

A nice impression with a short centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival material. There are a few dampstains along the left sheet edge and a small edge tear in the bottom blank margin that has been closed on recto with old paper.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $170

Closed on 9/16/2020

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