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Auction 201, Lot 444

"Fionia Vulgo Funen", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Eastern Denmark

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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Fine map of Fyn, Langeland and Als decorated with two distinctive cartouches, fancy scroll calligraphy and sailing ships. A large coat of arms is at upper left and the title cartouche featuring farmers and cows is at lower left. At right is a second cartouche containing a distance scale in an unusual vertical format. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1530:2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a bright sheet with a coat of arms watermark, light toning along the centerfold, scattered foxing, and marginal soiling. There are short worm tracks in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2024

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