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Auction 180, Lot 499

"Wirtenberg Ducatus", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Southwestern Germany

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 16.3 inches
49.8 x 41.4 cm
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This handsome map of the Baden-Wurttemberg region is filled with information of cities, villages, fortresses, bridges, forests, and mountains. It is decorated with a coat of arms and a title cartouche featuring cherubs harvesting a vineyard. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2620:2.

Condition: A+

On a watermarked sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/18/2020

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