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Auction 177, Lot 484

"Zurichou", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Northern Switzerland

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.6 x 5.8 inches
19.3 x 14.7 cm
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Fine map of the northern part of Switzerland including Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basle, and Solothurn. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. French text on verso.

This map was re-engraved for Jan Jansson's editions of the Atlas Minor, published in 5 editions between 1628-48. The copperplates for the original Atlas Minor editions published by Hondius were sold to parties in England between 1621-25. Jansson commissioned Pieter van den Keere and Abraham Goos to engrave new plates, which were close copies of the original editions.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4910:352.1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning and damp stains confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 4/29/2020

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