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"Lacus Lemanus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm

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Handsome map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. The large compass rose orients the map with north in the lower left corner. It is further decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, two sailing ships and a sea monster in the lake. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4985:351.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a minor printer's crease at top right.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/27/2022

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"Lacus Lemanus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm

Handsome map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. The large compass rose orients the map with north in the lower left corner. It is further decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, two sailing ships and a sea monster in the lake. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4985:351.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a minor printer's crease at top right.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/27/2022

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"Lacus Lemanus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.7 x 5.6 inches19.6 x 14.2 cm

Handsome map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. The large compass rose orients the map with north in the lower left corner. It is further decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, two sailing ships and a sea monster in the lake. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4985:351.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a minor printer's crease at top right.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/27/2022

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7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm