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Auction 196, Lot 437

"Nieuwe Kaart van de XVII Nederlandsche Provincien waar in Aangewezen Worden de Landen door den Koning van Vrankryk...", Ottens, Reiner and Joshua

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 23.3 inches
50.5 x 59.2 cm
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An uncommon and detailed map of the Low Countries, extending south to Metz and east to Cologne. The map identifies hundreds of tiny towns and has good detail of the political baoundaries and river systems in the region. The decorative cartouche features river gods and the lion of the Dutch provinces.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color and light toning along the centerfold. There are centerfold separations at right and left, as well as several short edge tears that have been closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/7/2024

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