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Auction 189, Lot 361

"Europa Delineata et Recens Edita", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Europe

Period: 1672 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 17.2 inches
54.6 x 43.7 cm
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This handsome map of Europe extends from Iceland and the western coast of Greenland to the northern coast of Africa. Finely engraved details include cities and topography. The title cartouche is flanked by figures representing the bounties of Europe. A splendid cartouche to the right dedicates the map to Simon van Hoorn, a burgomeister of Amsterdam.

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Condition: B

Full contemporary color with gilt highlights, light toning, some show-through of text on verso, and a few small chips along the edges of the sheet. A centerfold separation at bottom that extends just past Sicily has been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $400

Closed on 9/14/2022

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