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Auction 143, Lot 455
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"Magnae Britanniae pars Septentrionalis qua Regnum Scotiae in suas Partes et Subjacentes Insulas Divisum Accurata Taubla...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 22.5 inches
47.8 x 57.2 cm
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Superbly decorated map of Scotland including the Orkney and Hebrides Islands, based on Visscher, per the title. The map is filled with superb detail of towns, cities, markets, universities, and meticulously rendered topography. The map is decorated with title and distance scale cartouches and the royal coats-of-arms of both Scotland and Britain. The title cartouche is flanked by the mythical figures of Mercury (messenger of the gods) and Ceres (symbolizing abundance).

References:

Condition: B+

A nice impression on bright paper with a couple of minor spots and a centerfold separation that enters 1.5" into image at left that has been closed on verso.

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $350

Closed on 2/13/2013

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