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Auction 204, Lot 364

"Strath-Navernia. Strat-Navern", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Northern Scotland

Period: 1654 (circa)

Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycx ost Nieuwe Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 16.4 inches
50.5 x 41.7 cm
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This map covers the northern coast of mainland Scotland including the town of Tongue in the historic county of Sutherland along with part of Caithness to its east. A number of tiny towns are identified, and lochs, mountains and forests are graphically depicted. The map is adorned with a title cartouche celebrating the rich fishing and farming traditions, as well as a distance scale and empty dedication cartouche surrounded by putti. Published in Blaeu's atlas of Scotland. Dutch text on verso, published in either 1654 or 1662.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5852:2.

Condition: B

Full contemporary color with some light toning and color offsetting, and minor foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/18/2025

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