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Auction 140, Lot 495

"Il Regno di Suezia Diviso Nelle sue Provincie e Delineato Sulle Ultime Osservazioni", Cassini, Giovanni Maria

Subject: Sweden and Finland

Period: 1796 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 18.8 inches
34.3 x 47.8 cm
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This detailed map of Sweden and Finland depicts rivers, lakes, mountains and towns. The decorative title cartouche depicts a man fishing with small ships sailing in the waters. Surrounded by a keyboard-style border.

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Condition: B+

A bright, clean example on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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