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Auction 191, Lot 499

"Prussia Accurate Descripta a Gasparo Henneberg Erlichensi", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Baltic

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.2 x 14.9 inches
48.8 x 37.8 cm
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This superb map of the Prussian Empire covers present day Poland, Lithuania, and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad (here Koningsperg). The map is filled with detail of towns, political boundaries, rivers, lakes, and forests. This is the third state of the map with a dedication to Nicolaus von Bodeck at bottom left and the addition of a graticule. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1720:1B.3.

Condition: B

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with light soiling, a few extraneous creases, and dampstains in the bottom margin. There are some cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have been archivally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/8/2023

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