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Auction 196, Lot 423
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"Nova et Accurata Descriptio Totius Fioniae Vulgo Funen", Valck and Schenk

Subject: Southern Denmark

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 15.8 inches
50.5 x 40.1 cm
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This is an uncommon and very fine map of Fyn, Langeland, and Als. It is beautifully engraved and decorated with a coat of arms and sailing ships, and the cartouches are adorned with hunters and putti. This map was first published by Jan Jansson, then re-issued by Moses Pitt with the addition of a graticule, and finally re-issued by Valck & Schenk with their imprint at bottom.

References: cf. Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1530:1B.2.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with wide margins and very light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/7/2024

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