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Auction 196, Lot 411

"Scandinavia Complectens Sueciae Daniae & Norvegiae Regna ex Tabulis", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1714 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.4 x 19.1 inches
56.9 x 48.5 cm
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Beautiful folio map of Scandinavia, including the Baltic States with a portion of northwestern Russia. Locates Moscow, S. Michael Archangel, Konigsberg, and more. An elaborate figurative cartouche features a herald, putti, angels, a lion, and royal coat-of-arms. Four distance scales at upper right.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #5960-32.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet. There is very light toning along the centerfold, several small worm holes, marginal soiling, and a repaired centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/7/2024

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