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Auction 199, Lot 421

"Flandriae Partes Duae, Quarum Altera Proprietaria, Altera Imperialis Vulgo Dicitur", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Western Belgium

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 16.4 inches
52.3 x 41.7 cm
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Very attractive map of the region centered on Ghent, oriented with north to the right. Fully engraved to show forests, lowlands, cities, villages, roads and even windmills. Richly embellished with a title cartouche incorporating two coats of arms, a dedication cartouche with another herald, a strapwork distance scale and a compass rose. The map is dedicated to Jacobus Wiits. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #3215:2.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary color in the map and possibly later color in the cartouches on a sheet with minor toning. There is a bit of printer's ink residue and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $200 - $230

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Closed on 9/11/2024

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