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Auction 196, Lot 414

"Norvegia Regnum Divisum in suos Dioeceses Nidrosiensem, Bergensem, Opsloensem, et Stavangriensem et Praefecturam Bahusiae... ", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Norway

Period: 1688 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 23.5 inches
50.8 x 59.7 cm
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A handsome map of Norway that is fully engraved with political boundaries, towns, rivers, offshore islands, and the rugged topography of the land. An inset at top left depicts the northern coastline. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of the region.

References: Carhart #81.3.

Condition: B

There is moderate offsetting.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $325

Closed on 2/7/2024

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