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Auction 187, Lot 445

"Provincia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southern France

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.3 inches
18.5 x 13.5 cm
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This charming little map of Provence in southern France depicts the topography and cities of the region, including Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. The Rhone and Durance Rivers are well mapped, noting even the marshy area at the mouth of the Rhone. The map is adorned with two decorative strapwork cartouches and a sea monster. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4700:351.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a few tiny paper flaws in the bottom margin and old paper repairs in the right blank margin on recto and verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/27/2022

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