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Auction 195, Lot 591
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"Saltzburg Archiepiscopatus, et Carinthia Ducatus. Auct. Ger. Mercatore", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Western Austria

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 15.1 inches
50 x 38.4 cm
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Handsome map of the archbishopric of Salzburg and the Duchy of Carinthia. The map illustrates the mountainous terrain filled with rivers, lakes, forests and villages. The title acknowledges that the map is based on Gerard Mercator's map of the region. It is adorned with coats of arms displayed by three cherubs. Visually a very striking map. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-55.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2720:2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with soiling that is mostly confined to the blank margins. There is non-tacky masking tape residue along the top edge of the sheet on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/15/2023

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