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Auction 119, Lot 459

"Europa", Schreiber, Johann Georg

Subject: Europe

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.7 x 6.4 inches
24.6 x 16.3 cm
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Attractive map of Europe showing the political divisions, which are listed in a column at right. The detail is minutely engraved and includes volcanoes, mountains and other topographical details. The title cartouche features Europa with Mercury and a globe.

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Condition: A

Crisply engraved with some soil and faint foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $275

Sold for: $170

Closed on 5/9/2007

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