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Auction 188, Lot 476
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"Archiepiscopatus ac Electoratus Trevirensis Ditio, in Ejusdem Praefecturas et Alias Subjacentes Ditiones, una cum Adjacentibus", Visscher/Schenk

Subject: Western Germany

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 19.3 inches
58.4 x 49 cm
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This boldly and intricately engraved map depicts the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers, including the fortified cities of Bonn, Koblenz, Trier, and Mainz. The striking title cartouche is surrounded by allegorical figures and a coat of arms. It also incorporates two distance scales and a key identifying cities, towns, villages, castles, abbeys, academies, and more. This issue adds Schenk's imprint to the title cartouche.

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Condition: B+

A fine impression with contemporary color. There are a few short splits and small wormhole along the centerfold.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/22/2022

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