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Auction 190, Lot 469
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"Argow cum Parte Merid. Zurichgow Auctore Ger: Mercatore", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Central Switzerland

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.1 inches
49.8 x 38.4 cm
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Nice copper engraved map of Canton Aargau and parts of the Cantons Schwyz, Zurich, and Glarus. Includes the cities of Bern and Lucern. Beautifully engraved to depict the numerous lakes and mountainous countryside and embellished with a small title cartouche. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-55.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4930:2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with an archivally repaired centerfold separation at top, minor extraneous creasing, and remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/16/2022

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