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Auction 185, Lot 516
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"Novissima Arragoniae Regni Tabula Authore Ioanne Baptista Labanna", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Northeastern Spain

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.7 x 17.5 inches
55.1 x 44.5 cm
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This lovely depiction of the Spanish region of Aragon is focused on the capitol of Caragoca (Zaragoza), with north oriented to the right. The map displays finely engraved pictorial topography. Two decorative cartouches festooned with putti complete the composition. The region's coat-of-arms adorns the distance scale cartouche at bottom left.

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Condition: B

A crisp impression with light offsetting, scattered foxing, and a short edge tear at bottom that has been closed on verso with old paper. Two tiny holes in the bottom right corner are only visible when held to light.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 11/17/2021

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