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Auction 185, Lot 552

"Stiria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southern Austria

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.8 inches
19.1 x 14.7 cm
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This lovely map of the Austrian state of Styria is centered on Graez (Graz) and is filled with many place names and excellent graphic representations of the topography. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #2730:351.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/17/2021

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