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Auction 190, Lot 421
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"Burgundiae Comitatus, Franche Comte", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Eastern France

Period: 1633 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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This handsome map focuses on Franche-Comte of Burgundy with the bordering region of Switzerland including Geneva. The map is centered on the capital Besacon and is oriented with north to the right. It is filled with graphic illustrations of the rivers, mountains, forests, fortifications, and cities. Embellished with strapwork title and scales cartouches. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4880:1B.1.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large "A" watermark. There are damp stains in upper margin, just barely touching border.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/16/2022

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