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Auction 197, Lot 429
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"Sarnia Insula, Vulgo Garnsey: et Insula Caesarea, Vernacule Iarsey", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Channel Islands

Period: 1648 (circa)

Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycks oft Nieuwe Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.6 x 15.4 inches
47.2 x 39.1 cm
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A beautiful map of the Channel Islands that shows Guensey with Castle Cornet offshore. The islands are depicted with charming pictorial topography and representations of houses, churches, and hazards at sea. The title cartouche is decorated with sheep and shepherds; the scale of miles is surrounded by fetching merfolk. Dutch text on verso, published between 1648-62.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5730:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas, light printer's ink residue, and light marginal soiling.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $350

Closed on 4/24/2024

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