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Auction 116, Lot 599

"A New Map of Hungary with its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties: The Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c.", Cary, John

Subject: Southeastern Europe

Period: 1825 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 18 inches
51.6 x 45.7 cm
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A large copper engraved map of Hungary that includes Croatia, Slovenia, Transylvania and Upper and Lower Hungary. Finely detailed throughout, there is an added table of data and mileage scales along the lower margin. The map is beautifully colored and dense with city and village names. Circular title cartouche at upper right.

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Condition: B

Light soil along centerfold and repairs in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/20/2006

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