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"Silesia Ducatus a Martino Helwigio Nissense Descriptus", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Southwestern Poland
Period: 1659 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.8 x 15.1 inches
50.3 x 38.4 cm
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Decorative map centered on Breslaw (Wroclaw) and bordered by Brandenburg and Bohemia. The map is embellished with the elaborate coat of arms of Silesia and a figurative title cartouche festooned with birds, animals, a nymph, and a satyr. Based on the surveys of Martin Helwig. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2900:2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There are two small worm holes in the image at top, one of which has been archivally infilled. There is marginal soiling and an archivally repaired chip in the bottom margin.
Estimate: $200 - $230
Price: $150
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