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"Polonia et Silesia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Poland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.1 x 5.6 inches
18 x 14.2 cm

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This charming map depicts most of present-day Poland. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates a distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1900:351.

Condition: B

A dark impression with moderate toning and a tear in the blank margin at top left that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $140

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Polonia et Silesia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Poland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.1 x 5.6 inches
18 x 14.2 cm

This charming map depicts most of present-day Poland. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates a distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1900:351.

Condition: B

A dark impression with moderate toning and a tear in the blank margin at top left that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $140

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Polonia et Silesia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Poland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.1 x 5.6 inches18 x 14.2 cm

This charming map depicts most of present-day Poland. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates a distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1900:351.

Condition: B

A dark impression with moderate toning and a tear in the blank margin at top left that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $140

Closed on 11/17/2021

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7.1 x 5.6 inches
18 x 14.2 cm