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Auction 140, Lot 61

"Memoriabilia A. MDCCXII. Gedenckwurdigkeiten des. 1712. Ten Jahres [on sheet with] MDCCXIII [and] MDCCXIV [and] MDCCXV", Weigel, Christopher

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1722 (published)

Publication: Memorabilia Seculi XVIII…

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.8 x 14 inches
42.7 x 35.6 cm
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This uncommon engraving depicts the memorable events from 1712-1715, with each year represented in its own quadrant. Each year has 11-13 tiny vignettes and maps that illustrate various events, such as the Battle of Bremen, coronation of Charles VI as king of Hungary, a miniature map of Freiburg, Germany, etc. The engraving appeared in Weigel's Memorabilia Seculi XVIII P. C. N. in Tabulis annalibus aeri incisis. Denckwürdige Begebenheiten des 18ten Jahrhunderts nach Christi Geburt...

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Condition: B

The sheet is in near fine condition with the exception of a 0.25" by 1.5" paper loss in the central vignette for 1712 that has been closed with archival materials. A small chip in bottom left corner, away from image, has also been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $200 - $250

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Closed on 5/23/2012

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