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"Helvetia, cum Finitimis Regionibus Confoederatis", Blaeu, Willem
Subject: Switzerland
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20 x 15.4 inches
50.8 x 39.1 cm
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Great map of the whole of Switzerland based on the cartography of Gerard Mercator. Graphically depicting the mountainous region and densely engraved with information including even the tiniest villages. Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and two scale of miles cartouches, one of which includes a vignette of two gentlemen. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4900:2.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with a "GA" watermark.
Estimate: $200 - $230
Price: $150
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