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Auction 193, Lot 430
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"Fifae Vicecomitatus, The Sherifdome of Fyfe", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Central Scotland

Period: 1654 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 16.5 inches
52.3 x 41.9 cm
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This superb map focuses on the county of Fife and the Firth of Forth. Dozens of tiny towns are identified, with larger cities depicted as miniature bird's-eye plans. Edinburgh is illustrated in a tiny vignette at bottom. The map is handsomely adorned with two cartouches, one of which dedicates the map to John Crawford. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol II) #5841:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with minor foxing, a bit of show-through of text on verso, and archival repairs on recto along the centerfold at bottom.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/21/2023

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