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Auction 152, Lot 530

"Romandiola cum Parmensi Ducatu", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Italy

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 14.2 inches
43.9 x 36.1 cm
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This lovely map of the Emilia-Romagna region exhibits fine topographical detail and scores of place names, including Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Ferrara, and Cremona. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and a distance scale topped with measuring dividers. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7014:1.

Condition: A

A nice impression and color with professional repairs to a tiny hole near the center of the image and to centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/18/2015

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