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Auction 188, Lot 473

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"Hassia Landtgraviatus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1613 (circa)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - L'Atlas ou Meditations Cosmographiques...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 13.6 inches
41.7 x 34.5 cm
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This handsome map of the Hesse-Kassel region roughly centers on Kassel and locates numerous towns and cities, including Marburg, Fulda, Gottingen, and Northeim. The Anderloon Forest is to the southwest and Thuringia is to the east. There is fine topographical detail throughout, especially with regard to the forests and rivers. An elaborate cartouche at top left encloses the title and distance scale. French text on verso, published between 1613-16.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2450:1A.1.

Condition: B

On a lightly toned sheet with contemporary color and an extraneous horizontal crease across the middle of the map. There is a small abrasion along the upper centerfold with minor loss.

Estimate: $150 - $180

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Closed on 6/22/2022

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