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Auction 198, Lot 491
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"Zurichgow et Basiliensis Provincia", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Northern Switzerland

Period: 1644 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 15 inches
50 x 38.1 cm
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This fine map of the northern part of Switzerland includes Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basel, and Solothurn. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and distance scales. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4910:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a watermarked sheet with light printer's ink residue, minor toning, and a chip at bottom right.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/19/2024

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