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"Valesia", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Southern Switzerland

Period: 1616 (circa)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5.4 x 3.9 inches
13.7 x 9.9 cm

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This miniature map depicts the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais, extending to Lake Leman in the west. The cities of Evian, Lausanne, and Brig are identified with miniature castles. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4950:342.

Condition: A

Nice impression and color with a hint of toning and a faint damp stain at top left, away from image.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $40

Closed on 11/18/2015

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"Valesia", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Southern Switzerland

Period: 1616 (circa)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5.4 x 3.9 inches
13.7 x 9.9 cm

This miniature map depicts the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais, extending to Lake Leman in the west. The cities of Evian, Lausanne, and Brig are identified with miniature castles. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4950:342.

Condition: A

Nice impression and color with a hint of toning and a faint damp stain at top left, away from image.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $40

Closed on 11/18/2015

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"Valesia", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Southern Switzerland

Period: 1616 (circa)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5.4 x 3.9 inches13.7 x 9.9 cm

This miniature map depicts the Bernese Alps in the canton of Valais, extending to Lake Leman in the west. The cities of Evian, Lausanne, and Brig are identified with miniature castles. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4950:342.

Condition: A

Nice impression and color with a hint of toning and a faint damp stain at top left, away from image.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $40

Closed on 11/18/2015

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5.4 x 3.9 inches
13.7 x 9.9 cm