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Auction 198, Lot 384
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"Regni Daniae in quo sunt Ducatus Holsatia et Slesvicum Insulae Danicae Provinciae Iutia Scania Blekingia Nova Tabula", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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This magnificent map covers all of Denmark, the northern tip of Germany, and the southern tip of Sweden. The land is fully engraved with mountains, forests, and cities. The title cartouche is quite elaborate with a host of livestock and the traditional woodwose standing guard over the coat of arms in the center.

References:

Condition: B+

Contemporary color in the map with later color in the cartouche, on a sheet with an Elias Kutter watermark. There are two short centerfold separations at bottom that have been closed on verso with archival materials, and a dampstain and some paper reinforcement in top blank margin, not affecting map image.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $85

Closed on 6/19/2024

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