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Auction 206, Lot 449

"Trier & Lutzenburg", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Luxembourg

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 14.5 inches
47.8 x 36.8 cm
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This is a very early map of Luxembourg filled with detail of the rivers, forests, cities and villages. It extends into western Germany to take in the region surrounding Trier. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #3380:1A.1.

Condition: B

A crisp impression on a moderately toned sheet with a few spots of foxing and a couple of paper flaws in the right margin.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $110

Closed on 11/12/2025

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