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Auction 195, Lot 490

"Livonia, Vulgo Lyfeland", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Baltic

Period: 1642 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.1 inches
49.8 x 38.4 cm
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This handsome map covers the area of present-day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with the Baltic Sea, as well as the neighboring coastlines of Sweden and Finland. The map is embellished with sailing ships, a title cartouche, and the coats of arms for Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Courland (Latvia), Lithuania, Moscovia, and Ingria. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1710:2.

Condition: A+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with minor marginal soiling and a short edge tear at left that has been closed on verso with paper tape.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Unsold

Closed on 11/15/2023

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