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Auction 190, Lot 375
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"Regni Sueciae Tabula Generalis, Divisa in Sueciae, Gotiae Regna Finniae Ducatum Lapponiam, Livoniam Nordlandiam Ingriam et in Omnes Subiacentes Provincias", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.7 inches
57.2 x 50 cm
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This beautifully engraved folio map focuses on the Kingdom of Sweden and extends to include Finland and parts of Estonia and Latvia. Dense details of towns, rivers, and the topography of the land fill the map. The architectural title and distance scale cartouche is surrounded by putti and the coats of arms of the region.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with a couple small separations along the centerfold and a small tear at center that have been repaired with archival materials on verso. There is a soft horizontal crease across the middle of the map, having been folded by a previous owner.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 11/16/2022

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