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Auction 143, Lot 588

"Russland"

Subject: Russia

Period: 1846 (circa)

Publication: Geographische Landerfibel

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.9 x 4.7 inches
15 x 11.9 cm
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This charming miniature map of Russia is from Julius Lowenberg's Geographische Landerfibel, a children's atlas. The basic map shows place names, rivers and topography, and is surrounded by a series of seven small vignettes that represent the country. Marked plate XIII in the lower blank margin and engraved by Boeden.

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Condition: B

Scattered foxing with toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/13/2013

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