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"Moravia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1627 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.9 x 13.1 inches
42.9 x 33.3 cm

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A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmuntz) and Brno (Brin). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches. French text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Wide, full margins with light toning along centerfold and a vertical crease adjacent to centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $165

Closed on 2/13/2013

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"Moravia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1627 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.9 x 13.1 inches
42.9 x 33.3 cm

A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmuntz) and Brno (Brin). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

Wide, full margins with light toning along centerfold and a vertical crease adjacent to centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $165

Closed on 2/13/2013

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"Moravia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1627 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.9 x 13.1 inches42.9 x 33.3 cm

A handsome map of the historic Moravia region of the Czech Republic that includes the cities of Olomouc (Olmuntz) and Brno (Brin). Finely engraved with mountains, forests and even the smallest villages, it is decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

Wide, full margins with light toning along centerfold and a vertical crease adjacent to centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $165

Closed on 2/13/2013

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16.9 x 13.1 inches
42.9 x 33.3 cm