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Auction 186, Lot 527
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"Argow cum Parte Merid. Zurichgow Auctore Ger: Mercatore", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Central Switzerland

Period: 1635 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.1 inches
49.8 x 38.4 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. Latin text on verso.

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

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color with a couple of tiny cracks that have been archivally repaired on verso and minor creases at top right. There is some soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/9/2022

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