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Auction 147, Lot 437

"Iutiae Tabula in quae sunt Dioeceses Alburgensis, Wiburgensis, Ripensis et Arhusiensis quae et sunt Divisae in Omnia Dominia", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Northern Denmark

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 23.1 inches
48 x 58.7 cm
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This beautifully engraved map covers the northern and western portions Denmark. The map is filled with minute detail of fortresses, cities, towns and tiny villages. Adorned by a very decorative title cartouche flanked by local herders and a distance scale cartouche held up by a putto.

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Condition: B+

A fine impression with light toning along the centerfold and a few small wormholes near the centerfold at far right.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $225

Closed on 11/20/2013

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