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Auction 148, Lot 508

"Comitatus Hannoniae in Suas Quasque Castellanias Balliviatus Praefecturas et Territoria Accurate Divisi Descriptio", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Belgium & France

Period: 1692 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.4 x 18.9 inches
56.9 x 48 cm
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This detailed map, centered on Mons, includes the towns of Doornick, Halle, Charleroy, Camerijk, and Dounay. It is filled with information on the topography, roads, and towns, and adorned with an uncolored title cartouche surrounded by angels and putti.

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Condition: A

On watermarked paper with a tiny abrasion at top left and minor toning along the midsection of the centerfold.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/19/2014

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