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Auction 194, Lot 502

"Wirtenberg Ducatus", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southwestern Germany

Period: 1662 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Maior

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 16.3 inches
50 x 41.4 cm
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This handsome map of the Baden-Wurttemberg region is filled with information of cities, villages, fortresses, bridges, forests, and mountains. It is decorated with a coat of arms and a title cartouche featuring cherubs harvesting a vineyard. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2620:2.

Condition: A

Superb color with gilt highlights on a double-thick sheet with minor toning along the centerfold, a bit of printer's ink residue, and a few small dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/13/2023

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