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Auction 189, Lot 442

"La Souverainete de Sedan et de Ravcourt, et la Prevoste de Doncheri. Avec Privilege du Roy pour Vingt Ans", Hondius, Henricus

Subject: Northern France

Period: 1633 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii - Appendix Novi Atlantis...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 14.9 inches
50.3 x 37.8 cm
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Lovely map centered on Sedan and Doncheri and the Meuze River from Charleville and Mezieres to Mosuon and Yvoy. The fortified cities are well depicted. Richly embellished with a large title cartouche with the royal arms, a scale cartouche and coat of arms. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4220:1.1.

Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright, watermarked sheet with a bit of creasing along the centerfold.

Estimate: $190 - $220

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/14/2022

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