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Auction 116, Lot 507

"Germaniae Veteris typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Europe - Central

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6.2 inches
20.3 x 15.7 cm
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This crisp copper engraving covers all of central Europe with ancient place names. The map was engraved by Petrus Kaerius and is filled with detail of rivers, mountains, and forests. It is adorned with a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 9/20/2006

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