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Auction 118, Lot 669

"Bavariae Circulus et Electorat In suas quasque Ditiones tam cum Adiacentibus Quam Insertis Regionibus…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Germany

Period: 1716 (published)

Publication: Grosser Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 22 inches
48.3 x 55.9 cm
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This is a terrific copper engraved map detailing part of Bavaria bounded by Nuremberg, Munich, and Passau. Filled with information on watershed, towns and villages, and topography. Locates many fortified cities including Munich, Salzberg, Nuremberg, Passau, Amberg, Regensburg, Braunau, Innstatt, and more. The map extends south to just show Innsbruck. Embellished with a large figurative title cartouche with coat of arms, lion, solider and more. Uncolored as issued.

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Condition: A+

Fine impression with bright original full coloring on thick hand laid paper with original margins.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $230

Closed on 3/6/2007

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