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Auction 145, Lot 461

"Hiberniae Regnum tam in Praecipuas Ultoniae, Connaciae, Laceniae et Momoniae...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1725 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 22.3 inches
48.3 x 56.6 cm
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This is a spectacular map of Ireland based on Visscher's similar map. It is filled with incredible topographical and political detail and embellished with two large cartouches featuring coats of arms and surrounded by putti, fishermen, and animals.

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Condition: B+

There are a few small spots and some light damp stains just entering map in corners and at right.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/12/2013

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