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Auction 188, Lot 522

"Transsylvania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Romania & Hungary

Period: 1621 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.9 x 5.3 inches
17.5 x 13.5 cm
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This handsome, small map of present-day Romania and part of Hungary is fully engraved to depict cities, towns, mountain ranges, forests and rivers and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7700:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with marginal toning and soiling.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/22/2022

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