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Auction 190, Lot 467

"Territorium Reipublicae Liberae Helveticae Scaphusiensis ex Mensuratione olim Pejeriana ad hanc Formam Reducta Mappa", Homann Heirs

Subject: Northern Switzerland

Period: 1753 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 16.7 inches
55.9 x 42.4 cm
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This map centers on Schaffhausen along the Rhine River. This detailed map depicts miniature plans of big cities, roads, forests, topography, and dozens of tiny towns. There is an alternate title in French above the map: "Le Canton ou Territoire de la Republique de Schafhouse en Suisse, Leve cy Devant par Mr. Pejer, Capitaine."

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color on a bright sheet with several light stains near the top of the image and marginal soiling and creasing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 11/16/2022

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