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Auction 197, Lot 520
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"Territorium Abbatiae Heresfeldensis. 't Stift Hirszfeldt", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1634 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 15.1 inches
50 x 38.4 cm
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This handsome map shows the vicinity of Bad Hersfeld and the Fulda River in the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau. It is fully engraved with topographical information and decorated with scale and title cartouches adorned with putti and a coat of arms. German text on verso with no page number or signature, so likely published circa 1634.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2463:2.

Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a "GV" watermark. Remargined at bottom with period-correct paper.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/24/2024

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