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Lot 417
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"Scandinavien oder des Konigreich Danemark Norwegen, Sueden, und Lapland...", Croix, F. de la

Subject: Northern Europe

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Geographia Universalis

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 5.8 inches
22.9 x 14.7 cm
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This uncommon small map shows Scandinavia, the Baltic, Iceland, Scotland and northern England, and Ireland north of Dublin. It was published in the Leipzig edition of Antoine Pherotee de La Croix's Nouvelle Methode pour Apprendre Facilement la Geographie Universelle. Major cities are identified, and basic watershed is delineated. The map is flanked by 26 coats of arms. The title appears on a simple drape-style cartouche.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with light soiling and minor foxing. There is a wormtrack and a few small wormholes in the left blank margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Current High Bid:
$0

Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $55

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