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Auction 142, Lot 520

"Mappa Geographica Regni Poloniae…", Mayer/Homann Heirs

Subject: Poland and Lithuania

Period: 1773 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 17.3 inches
50.8 x 43.9 cm
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Johann Tobias Mayer's detailed map of the region based on Barnikel's map of Curland (1747) and Jan Nieprzecki's map of Lithuania (1749). Topographical information is very good and includes towns, rivers, lakes, forest, and political divisions.

References: MCC 25, #151.

Condition: B+

There are a few small stains and repairs in blank margins and bottom centerfold.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $240

Closed on 11/28/2012

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