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Auction 158, Lot 235

"Hantonia sive Southantonensis Comitatus Vulgo Hantshire", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southern England

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Guil. et Ioannis Blaeu Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas Novus - Part IV

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 16.4 inches
50.3 x 41.7 cm
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This handsome and decorative map of Hampshire extends to the tip of the Isle of Wight. The map is embellished with the Royal Arms, a strapwork cartouche featuring fish and livestock, and nine family coast of arms, including one that remains blank. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-62.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II ) #5220:2.

Condition: A

Attractive color on watermarked paper with a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5" into map at top.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $325

Closed on 6/22/2016

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