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Auction 178, Lot 343

"Nova Totius Germaniae Descriptio", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Central Europe, Germany

Period: 1635 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.4 x 15.4 inches
49.3 x 39.1 cm
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This map of the German Empire covers present-day Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and parts of Poland and Hungary. The map is densely engraved with information and decorated with the imperial double-headed eagle of the German Empire. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2000:2B.2.

Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color, minor creasing along the centerfold, and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $240

Closed on 6/10/2020

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