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"Imperii Caroli Magni et Vicinarum Regionum Descriptio, Dedicata et Inscripta Ludovico, Regi, Victori, et Defensori Ecclesiae Christi", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Europe

Period: 1652 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

39.1 x 25.5 inches
99.3 x 64.8 cm

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This large, historical map depicts the empire of Charles the Great, or Charlemagne. The map is fully engraved with mountains, forests, and cities with ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche with coat of arms and putti, and lovely compass rose. Printed on four sheets, joined.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1050H:2.

Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color on lightly toned sheets with a bit of soiling and an abrasion in southern Germany. Professionally backed to repair several tears and fold separations.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/13/2023

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"Imperii Caroli Magni et Vicinarum Regionum Descriptio, Dedicata et Inscripta Ludovico, Regi, Victori, et Defensori Ecclesiae Christi", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Europe

Period: 1652 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

39.1 x 25.5 inches
99.3 x 64.8 cm

This large, historical map depicts the empire of Charles the Great, or Charlemagne. The map is fully engraved with mountains, forests, and cities with ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche with coat of arms and putti, and lovely compass rose. Printed on four sheets, joined.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1050H:2.

Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color on lightly toned sheets with a bit of soiling and an abrasion in southern Germany. Professionally backed to repair several tears and fold separations.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/13/2023

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"Imperii Caroli Magni et Vicinarum Regionum Descriptio, Dedicata et Inscripta Ludovico, Regi, Victori, et Defensori Ecclesiae Christi", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Europe

Period: 1652 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

39.1 x 25.5 inches99.3 x 64.8 cm

This large, historical map depicts the empire of Charles the Great, or Charlemagne. The map is fully engraved with mountains, forests, and cities with ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche with coat of arms and putti, and lovely compass rose. Printed on four sheets, joined.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1050H:2.

Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color on lightly toned sheets with a bit of soiling and an abrasion in southern Germany. Professionally backed to repair several tears and fold separations.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/13/2023

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39.1 x 25.5 inches
99.3 x 64.8 cm