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Auction 131, Lot 630
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"[Lot of 2] Bavariae Pars Superior tam in sua Regimina Principaliora… [and] Bavariae Circulus et Electorat In suas quasque Ditiones tam cum Adiacentibus Quam Insertis Regionibus…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Germany and Austria

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 22.5 inches
48.3 x 57.2 cm
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1) This superb map covers the southern Bavarian region centered on Munich. It includes details of many cities and fortifications and includes an inset of the Innviertel region of Austria. The map is decorated with three allegorical cartouches.

2) This map covers a broader region to include Nuremberg, Passau and Innsbruck. It is densely packed with information, towns and villages. A large figurative title cartouche embellishes the sheet with coat of arms, soldiers, putti and a river god.

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Condition: A

The second map is a lighter impression, but both are very good with original color

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/17/2010

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