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Auction 177, Lot 485

"Lacus Lemannus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 5.3 inches
20.1 x 13.5 cm
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Handsome map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. The map is decorated with two strapwork cartouches. 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) #4985:352.1.

Condition: B+

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

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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