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Auction 174, Lot 507

"A Correct Map of the North East Part of Germany. Containing the Electorates of Saxony & Brandenburg, and the Duchies of Silesia, Mecklenburg, Pomerania &c....", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Northeastern Germany

Period: 1732 (circa)

Publication: Tindal's Continuation of Rapin's History of England

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 13.5 inches
41.7 x 34.3 cm
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This detailed map of northeastern German extends as far west as Hannover and Hamburg, south to Prague, and east into parts of Poland. Towns, roads, political boundaries, rivers and topography are shown. The map is adorned with a compass rose and a rococo title cartouche festooned with flags and the coat of arms of Germany.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.RAP-2a #9.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark and minor toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $170

Closed on 9/11/2019

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