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Auction 135, Lot 545

"Hungaria Regnum", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Hungary

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication: Novus Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 16.5 inches
50.8 x 41.9 cm
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Budapest is at the heart of this handsome map. It covers most of present day Hungary, but also includes a bit of Austria with Vienna in the upper left corner. Richly engraved with mountains, cities and forests and a title cartouche with figures and the coat of arms. German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Light overall toning with slightly faded original color. A small hole in the map has been professionally infilled and the top marginal fold has been repaired.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/16/2011

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