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Auction 155, Lot 497
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"S.R.I. Circulus Rhenanus Superior in quo Sunt Landgraviatus Hasso-Casselensis Darmstadiensis et Rhenofeldensis...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1716 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.3 inches
57.9 x 49 cm
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A striking regional map of central Germany, centered roughly on Marburg and including a significant portion of the Rhine River. The decorative title cartouche is composed of the coats of arms of the principal towns on the map. In the secondary cartouche putti adorn two mileage scales.

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Condition: A

On a clean, bright sheet with one tiny hole at right only visible when held to light.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/18/2015

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