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Auction 186, Lot 528
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"Das Wiflispurgergow. Gerardo Mercatore Auctore", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Southwestern Switzerland

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.1 inches
50.3 x 38.4 cm
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Detailed map of the southwestern part of Switzerland showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg, Lake Thuner, etc. The map is credited to Gerard Mercator. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4920:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a watermarked sheet with light printer's ink residue and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/9/2022

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