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Auction 192, Lot 493
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"Ducatus Silesiae Ligniciensis", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Southwestern Poland

Period: 1675 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Maior

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 15.4 inches
48 x 39.1 cm
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This map is centered approximately on Legnica (Lignitz) and extends to include the cities of Lublin, Jawor, and Lwówek Śląski. At top left is a handsome panoramic view of the fortified city of Legnica and an ornate coat of arms. The map is dedicated to Georgius Rodulfus, the duke of Silesia, by Ionas Scultetus. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2930:1.2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark, a bit of printer's ink residue, and several spots in the blank margins.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/26/2023

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