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Auction 191, Lot 563

"Ducatus Silesiae Glogani Vera Delineatio Secunda Cura ac Labore Confecta a Iona Sculteta Sprotta Silesio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Western Poland

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 16.3 inches
52.3 x 41.4 cm
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This fine decorative map shows the Odra River valley based on the Silesian cartographer, Jonas Scultetus. The map is oriented with north to the left and is roughly centered on the city of Glogau. It is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes, and tiny villages. The large decorative title cartouche incorporates the especially ornate coat of arms and a key to the symbols used in the map. At bottom right is a fine scale of miles cartouche, topped with calipers and a pair of falcons. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2920:1B.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with an extraneous vertical fold at left and a few small spots in the blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/8/2023

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