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Auction 191, Lot 575
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"Stiria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeast Austria

Period: 1613 (circa)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 12.1 inches
41.7 x 30.7 cm
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This handsome map of Styria is centered on Graz and extends east to Furstenfeld and west to Volkermarkt. There is good detail of rivers, mountains and forested areas, and large cities are illustrated with miniature castles. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso, published between 1613-16.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2730:1A.1.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a sheet with a coat of arms watermark, light printer's ink residue, a crease in the bottom margin, and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/8/2023

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