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Auction 194, Lot 435
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"Accurata Scaniae, Blekingiae, et Hallandiae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Southern Sweden

Period: 1682 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.3 x 19.6 inches
59.2 x 49.8 cm
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This superb map of southern Sweden extends west to show Copenhagen in Denmark. A large inset at lower right features Halland, a portion of West Gothland, and a small part of Norway along with the fortified cities of Gothenberg and Warberg. The map is adorned by a banner-style title cartouche and distance scale held by putti. This is the second state, with the addition of some topographical detail in Regni Sueciae Pars and a more detailed Turholm mountain, published 1682-86.

References: Carhart #86.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light foxing and offsetting.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $170

Closed on 9/13/2023

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