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Auction 164, Lot 489

"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: B+

Original color with minor soiling, very light toning along the centerfold, and a tear at left that enters 1/2" into the image and has old paper repairs on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/13/2017

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