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Auction 185, Lot 551
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"Austria Archiducatus Auctore Wolfgango Lazio", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Eastern Austria

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.6 x 14.4 inches
54.9 x 36.6 cm
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This striking, large map of the Danube River valley is based on the cartography of Wolfgang Lazio. Vienna is prominently featured with the Danube river flowing across the center of the map. The map extends south to Graz and west past Linz, but not as far as Salzburg. Numerous tiny villages, cities, mountains, forests and lakes are depicted. Three decorative cartouches grace the map including a coat of arms. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2710:2.2.

Condition: A

Full contemporary color with faint foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $140

Closed on 11/17/2021

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