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Lot 520
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"Marchionatus Moraviae Circuli Zynomensis et Iglaviensis quos Mandato Caesareo...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Southern Czech Republic

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 19.4 inches
58.4 x 49.3 cm
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Detailed map of the region in the southwestern part of the Czech Republic. The map is graphically engraved to illustrate the topography, forests, roads and the fortified cities and villages, including Ceske Budejovice and Jihlava. At bottom is a superb pictorial cartouche featuring a river goddess and Pan playing the lute while four satyrs dance. The map is based on the work of Johann Christoph Muller.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with a spearhead watermark and light toning along the centerfold and edges of the sheet. There are also faint dampstains along the sides of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Price: $100

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$50 - $99$5
$100 - $249$10
$250 - $499$25
$500 - $999$50
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