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Auction 194, Lot 515

"Nova Mappa Geographica Totius Ducatus Silesiae tam Superioris quam Inferioris, Exhibens XVII. Minores Principatus et VI. Libera Dominia...", Lotter, Tobias Conrad

Subject: Southwestern Poland

Period: 1758 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.1 inches
57.2 x 48.5 cm
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This is a fine map of the Polish region of Silesia focused on the fortified cities in the Oder River valley. At bottom left is a large inset city plan of Breslau (Wroclaw) with a key to 38 important locations. An interesting title cartouche features Mercury and Mars with implements of war in the foreground, and a pastoral scene with hardworking villagers in the background.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary color in the map and later color in the title cartouche and inset plan. There is light soiling and old paper repairs to a short centerfold separation at bottom and to a 1.5" tear near the center of the map.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/13/2023

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