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Auction 161, Lot 578
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"Potentissimae Helvetiorum Reipublicae Cantones Tredecim cum Foederatis et Subjectis Provinciis", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1710 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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Large, detailed map of Switzerland is colored to show the regions of various religious enclaves. A large, decorative title cartouche features the coats of arms of the cantons. Below the cartouche and in the lower left corner are vignettes of farm and village life.

References:

Condition: B+

Original color with light toning along the centerfold and an archivally repaired edge tear at right that just touches the map border.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/8/2017

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