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Auction 174, Lot 437

"Denmark", Gibson, John

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1752 (published)

Publication: The Universal Traveller

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.8 x 10.8 inches
32.5 x 27.4 cm
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This rather simple map of Denmark is embellished with a striking rococo-style cartouche bursting with flowers. Engraved by John Gibson and published in Thomas Salmon's The Universal Traveller.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.SALM-5a.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression, issued folding on paper with a small star watermark. There is light toning and offsetting and a short fold separation in the bottom blank margin that has been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $110 - $140

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Closed on 9/11/2019

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