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Auction 196, Lot 522

"Regni Poloniae Magnique Ducatus Lithuaniae Nova et Exacta Tabula ad Mentem Starovolcii Descripta", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Eastern Europe, Poland

Period: 1714 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.4 x 18.9 inches
54.4 x 48 cm
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Homann's striking map covers Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and a portion of Russia, extending from St. Petersburg in the north to the Black Sea in the south. The map includes a lot of topographic detail and as well as the cities of Kiev, Minsk, Warsaw, and Vienna. A gorgeous allegorical cartouche fills the Baltic Sea and features Ares, god of war, holding both a spear and a laurel wreath; the Polish-Lithuanian coat of arms under Wettin dynasty; and beehives symbolizing industry.

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Condition: B+

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

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 2/7/2024

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