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Auction 186, Lot 540

"Lithuania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Europe, Lithuania

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.2 x 5.4 inches
18.3 x 13.7 cm
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Charming small map covering the region of Lithuania and present-day Belarus. Finely engraved to show cities, villages, rivers and forests and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1730:351.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with light toning and a few spots of foxing.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $140

Closed on 2/9/2022

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