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Auction 177, Lot 494
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"Hungaria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Hungary

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.7 x 14.6 inches
45 x 37.1 cm
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Budapest is at the heart of this handsome map, with the Danube River flowing diagonally through the map. It covers most of present day Hungary, but also includes a bit of Austria with Vienna in the upper left corner. Richly engraved with mountains, cities and forests and a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2800:1A.1.

Condition: B

A nice impression on watermarked paper with light toning, a stain and small hole along the centerfold, and damp stains confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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