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Auction 170, Lot 527

"Rugia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Rugen, Germany

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.3 x 5.5 inches
16 x 14 cm
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This small map depicts the island of Rugen in the Baltic Sea. The map is filled with place names, and is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #2192:351.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor toning and faint damp stains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/14/2018

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