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Auction 193, Lot 504

"Hydrographia Germaniae qua Geographiae Naturalis...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Europe, Germany

Period: 1716 (circa)

Publication: Grossen Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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Detailed and boldly engraved copper plate map eschews the political to show the watershed throughout the German Empire with terrific clarity. Down to the smallest river, all are named and delineated from source to mouth; also shows scores of named lakes. The map extends to show all of central Europe, extending from Belgium into Hungary and south to the Gulf of Venice. A handsome sheet decorated with an allegorical cartouche teeming with river gods.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright watermarked sheet. There are two small printer's creases at bottom and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 6/21/2023

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