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Auction 197, Lot 537
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"Ducatus Silesiae Ligniciensis. Auctore Iona Sculteto Sprotta Silesio", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southwestern Poland

Period: 1659 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 16.3 inches
53.1 x 41.4 cm
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This map is centered approximately on Legnica (Lignitz) and extends to include the cities of Lublin, Jawor, and Lwówek Śląski. The title cartouche features a putto, garlands of fruit, and birds, while the distance scale cartouche includes a hunter with his dogs. The map is dedicated to Georgius Rodulfus, the duke of Silesia, by Ionas Scultetus. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2930:2.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There is a bit of printer's ink residue at right and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $130

Closed on 4/24/2024

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