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Auction 203, Lot 538

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"Hungary", Gibson, John

Subject: Hungary

Period: 1752 (published)

Publication: The Universal Traveller

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.7 x 10.8 inches
32.3 x 27.4 cm
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This map centers on Hungary with numerous towns, rivers, mountains, and forested areas depicted. The Danube River is prominently featured, extending from Vienna, through Budapest, and south to Belgrade. The map is adorned with a rococo-style cartouche bursting with flowers. Published in Thomas Salmon's The Universal Traveller.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.SALM-5a #17.

Condition: B

Issued folding with light toning and offsetting. A number of short repaired edge tears are confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $26

Closed on 4/23/2025

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