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Auction 107, Lot 402

"[Tractus Borysthenis Vulgo Dnieper]", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Russia

Period: 1644 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.8 x 29.6 inches
32.5 x 75.2 cm
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Superb, large map showing the course of the Dnieper River. The map is in strip style with two vertical strips, each decorated with cartouches and compass roses and including numerous notations. Putti flank a large cartouche at bottom. Two sheets joined.

References: Van der Krogt (Atlantes) #1730/II:2a.

Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $500

Closed on 6/9/2004

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