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Auction 180, Lot 495

"Mappa Circuli Rhenani Superioris in quo Oculis Fistuntur Landgraviatus Hasso-Cassellanus...", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.5 inches
57.4 x 49.5 cm
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This detailed map centers on the present-day Hesse region of Germany. It delineates political divisions and names many towns and cities, including Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Marburg, and Kassel. There is excellent topographical detail of the region's rivers, mountains, and forests. At bottom right there is a decorative cartouche with numerous allegorical figures enclosing a legend and distance scales. The title cartouche at top left is surrounded by the coats of arms of various cities represented on the map.

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Condition: B+

A fine impression with full contemporary color on paper with a coat of arms watermark. There is some light foxing along the centerfold and a 6" centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/18/2020

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