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Auction 175, Lot 416

"Provincia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southern France

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.3 inches
18.5 x 13.5 cm
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This charming little map of Provence in southern France depicts the topography and cities of the region, including Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. The Rhone and Durance Rivers are well mapped, noting even the marshy area at the mouth of the Rhone. The map is adorned with two decorative strapwork cartouches and a sea monster. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4700:351.

Condition: B+

There is a small stain on the lower right border and a few short edge tears confined to the blank margins that have been closed on verso with old paper.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/13/2019

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