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Auction 172, Lot 462
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"Novissima Arragoniae Regni Tabula", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Northeastern Spain

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.6 x 17.5 inches
54.9 x 44.5 cm
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This lovely depiction of the Spanish region of Aragon is focused on the capitol of Caragoca (Zaragoza), with north oriented to the right. The map displays finely engraved pictorial topography. Two decorative cartouches festooned with putti complete the composition. The region's coat-of-arms adorns the distance scale cartouche at bottom left.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary color, light offsetting, and marginal toning. There is a 1.25" centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $140

Closed on 4/17/2019

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