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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.3 x 13.1 inches
49 x 33.3 cm

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This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. Exquisitely engraved, it has an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles and numerous forests throughout. Engraved by Baptista van Doeticum. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #3360:1A.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with light toning, foxing mostly confined to the blank margins, and an old paper repair along the centerfold at bottom on recto.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/13/2019

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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.3 x 13.1 inches
49 x 33.3 cm

This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. Exquisitely engraved, it has an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles and numerous forests throughout. Engraved by Baptista van Doeticum. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #3360:1A.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with light toning, foxing mostly confined to the blank margins, and an old paper repair along the centerfold at bottom on recto.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/13/2019

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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.3 x 13.1 inches49 x 33.3 cm

This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. Exquisitely engraved, it has an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles and numerous forests throughout. Engraved by Baptista van Doeticum. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #3360:1A.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with light toning, foxing mostly confined to the blank margins, and an old paper repair along the centerfold at bottom on recto.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/13/2019

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19.3 x 13.1 inches
49 x 33.3 cm