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"Ducatus Silesiae Schwidnicensis Authore Friduico Kuhnovio Bolco: Iucano Silesio", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southwestern Poland

Period: 1664 (circa)

Publication: Grooten Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 16.6 inches
53.1 x 42.2 cm
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Detailed map of the Duchy of Schweidnitz in Poland based on the work of the Silesian cartographer Friedrich Kubn. The map is centered on the town of Schweidnitz and extends to the towns of Reichenbach, Kant, Strigaw, Bolkenhain, Landshutt and many more smaller villages, churches, etc. The map is adorned with three cartouches, two coats of arms and small legend. Dutch text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2945:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There is minor toning and some tiny tears along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $140

Closed on 9/11/2024

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