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Auction 131, Lot 576
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"Afbeeldinge vande Vermaerde Seehaven ende Stadt van Duynkercken…", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: France

Period: 1634 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
27.2 x 17.4 inches
69.1 x 44.2 cm
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This large sea chart depicts the coast at Dunkerque oriented with north at bottom by an elegant compass rose. Bergues (Wynoxbergen) and a few other cities are located along the coast and the banks and shoals are shown in the sea where a large fleet of warships is gathered. There is a small inset of the coast near Calais at bottom. The map was prepared by Capt. Pieter Codde of Enkhuizen. Two sheets joined, as issued.

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Condition: B+

Original color with a bit of minor foxing. Some tears in the bottom margin have been closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 3/17/2010

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