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Auction 160, Lot 493
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"Hiberniae Regnum tam in Praecipuas Ultoniae, Connaciae, Laceniae et Momoniae...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 22.3 inches
48 x 56.6 cm
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This is a spectacular map of Ireland based on Visscher's similar map. It is filled with incredible topographical and political detail and embellished with two large cartouches featuring coats of arms and surrounded by putti, fishermen, and animals.

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Condition: A

Full original color on watermarked paper with a professionally repaired centerfold separation in the Irish Sea and two damp stains along the right edge of the sheet, well away from image.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $325

Closed on 11/16/2016

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