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Auction 185, Lot 543

"Argow cum Parte Merid. Zurichgow", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Central Switzerland

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.2 inches
50.3 x 38.6 cm
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Nice copper engraved map of Canton Aargau and parts of the Cantons Schwyz, Zurich, and Glarus. Includes the cities of Bern and Lucern. Beautifully engraved to depict the numerous lakes and mountainous countryside and embellished with a small title cartouche. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4930:2.

Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $130

Closed on 11/17/2021

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