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Auction 193, Lot 461

"Ducatus Lutzenburgici Tabula Nuperrime in Lucem Edita", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Luxembourg

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.1 x 18.3 inches
56.1 x 46.5 cm
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A detailed map covering the region around Luxembourg, extending north to Liege, Belgium, west to the Champagne region of France, and east to include a small portion of Germany. Locates the cities of Metz, Trier, Arlon and Charleville-Mezieres. The map is filled with good detail of fortified cities, towns, rivers, forests, and more. North is oriented to the top right corner. Decorated by Luxembourg's coat of arms at bottom right and a pair of putti holding up two distance scales. Blank verso.

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Condition: B

A dark impression with some offsetting.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/21/2023

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