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Auction 186, Lot 547

"Moscovia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Russia in Europe

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5.3 inches
17.3 x 13.5 cm
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Handsome map of western Russia with Moscow (Moscowia) depicted at lower right and Novgorod (Nouogardia) at top left. Fully engraved to show forests, rivers, lakes and cities and adorned with decorative title and scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1810:351.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/9/2022

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