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Auction 182, Lot 530

"Landgraviatus Hassiae Inferioris Nova Tabula, in qua Praecipue Ditiones Hasso-Casselenses et Comitatus Waldeck...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1716 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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This is a very detailed map of Lower Hessen with its individual duchies and territories showing place names, rivers, woods, and mountains. Kassel is at the center of the map. The upper corners are adorned with a title cartouche and a hunting scene.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary color in the map and later color in the cartouches. There is light soiling, two edge tears at top center that have been repaired on verso with old paper, and a 1.5" centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/28/2021

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