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Auction 128, Lot 538
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"Magnae Britanniae Pars Septentrionalis qua Regnum Scotiae in Suas Partes et subjacentes Insulas divisum…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Grosser Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 22.4 inches
48 x 56.9 cm
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Superbly decorated map of Scotland including the Orkney and Hebrides islands, based on Visscher, per the cartouche. The map is filled with superb detail of towns, cities, markets, universities, and meticulously rendered topography. The map is decorated with title and distance scale cartouches and the royal coats-of-arms of both Scotland and Britain. The title cartouche is flanked by the mythical figures of Mercury (messenger of the gods) and Ceres (symbolizing abundance).

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Condition: B+

Slight toning along the centerfold and a tiny hole from a paper flaw, else very good.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $500

Closed on 5/20/2009

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