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Auction 169, Lot 476

"Comte d'Hollande"

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 7.5 inches
21.6 x 19.1 cm
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Oriented with north to the right, this charming small map gives excellent detail of the towns, roads and waterways in the Netherlands. The map is handsomely adorned with a number of tiny ships, a legend featuring a fisherman, and the title cartouche surrounded by mer-men, sea monsters, and the coat of arms of Holland. Engraved by Antoine d'WInter.

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Condition: A

Excellent impression, issued folding, with a minor extraneous crease and a stain at bottom right, well away from the image.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/12/2018

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