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Auction 116, Lot 590

"Moravia", Mercator, Gerard

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1613 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 13 inches
43.2 x 33 cm
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Map shows the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic and includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmutz) and Brno (Brunn). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches. French text on verso.

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Condition: B

Overall toned with original color that is slightly oxidized.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/20/2006

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