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Auction 196, Lot 501
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"Ducatus Oswieczensis, et Zatoriensis", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southern Poland

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Major

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.1 x 16.1 inches
51.1 x 40.9 cm
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Handsome map shows the source of the Vistula River and the duchy of Oswieczin and Zator in the southern part of Poland. The map is fully engraved with mountains, forests and a few cities and villages. Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and a distance scale cartouche with putti. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1940:2.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a simple "H" watermark. There are several cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $210

Closed on 2/7/2024

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