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Auction 186, Lot 408
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"Europa", Schreiber, Johann Georg

Subject: Europe

Period: 1749 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern der Welt…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 6.4 inches
25.1 x 16.3 cm
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This attractive map of Europe shows the political divisions, which are listed in a column at right. The detail is minutely engraved and includes volcanoes, mountains, and other topographical details. The title cartouche features Europa with Mercury and a globe.

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Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with manuscript notations in pencil and soiling that is mostly confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/9/2022

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