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Auction 189, Lot 364

"Europa Religionis Christianae; Morum, et Pacis ac Belli Artium Cultu Omnium Terrar: Orbis...", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Europe

Period: 1744 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 7.8 inches
26.2 x 19.8 cm
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This detailed map of Europe shows large German and Ottoman Empires, and Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine as one united Kingdom. The decorative title cartouche features religious and allegorical figures signifying Christianity as a moral and civilizing force throughout Europe. Engraved by Andrea Silbereisen.

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Condition: B+

Full contemporary color with light soiling, minor foxing, and a couple of small worm holes at top left that have been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/14/2022

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