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Auction 204, Lot 474

"Zurichgow et Basiliensis Provincia", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Northern Switzerland

Period: 1635 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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This fine map of the northern part of Switzerland includes Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basel, and Solothurn. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and distance scales. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4910:2.

Condition: B

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet. There are archival repairs to a 2" tear at left, a 3" tear at right, a centerfold separation at bottom, and a few small chips along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/18/2025

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