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Auction 110, Lot 385

"Ducatus Slesvicensis in omnes ejusdem Generales et Particulares Praefecturas exacte divisi Nova tabula", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Denmark & Germany

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm
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Large, boldly engraved map of Holstein and southern Denmark. Names the fortified cities of Tonning, Husum, Sonderborg, Flensborg, and Sleswight. Shoals and passages are fully engraved in the sea. Large pictorial title cartouche features figures and commerce from the region, uncolored as issued.

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Condition: B

Beautiful dark impression and lovely full original coloring. Some toning along centerfold and a couple spots, else very good. Narrow lower margin, as issued.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $160

Closed on 3/2/2005

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