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Auction 187, Lot 387
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"Nova Totius Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae Tab: ", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Britain

Period: 1675 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.2 x 18.9 inches
56.4 x 48 cm
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This fine, decorative map of the British Isles is filled with tiny towns, political boundaries, mountain ranges, and rivers. The title cartouche incorporates mermaids and the royal coat of arms, and the arms of England, Scotland and Ireland fill the opposite upper corner.

References: Shirley (BI to 1750) De Wit 3.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with very light soiling and a tiny centerfold separation at top. There are archival repairs to a centerfold separation at bottom and a 1" tear at right.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/27/2022

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