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Auction 180, Lot 491
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"Saxonia Inferior et Meklenborg Duc.", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Germany

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 13.6 inches
45.2 x 34.5 cm
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Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg are the central theme of this appealing map. It covers from Lubeck and the Baltic Sea in the north to Celle, Rathenow and Spandau in the south. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. This is the first state of three, with French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2200:1A.1.

Condition: B+

Light toning with minor foxing.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/18/2020

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