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Auction 94, Lot 297

"[Set of 5 maps]", Bertius, Petrus

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1616 (published)

Publication: Tabularum geographicarum contractarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 3.7 inches
13.5 x 9.4 cm
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Complete set of miniature maps depicting the whole country [Helvetia], northwestern region [Wiflispurgergow], southwestern region [Valesia], central region [Zurichgow], and northeastern region [Argow]. Each finely colored and fully engraved with mountains, rivers forests, and cities. All have strapwork cartouches with title and scales.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/7/2001

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