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Auction 201, Lot 535
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"Argow cum Parte Merid. Zurichgow Auctore Ger: Mercatore", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Central Switzerland

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.2 inches
50.3 x 38.6 cm
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Nice copper engraved map of Canton Aargau and parts of the Cantons Schwyz, Zurich, and Glarus. Includes the cities of Bern and Lucern. Beautifully engraved to depict the numerous lakes and mountainous countryside and embellished with a small title cartouche. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4930:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color, a bit of printer's ink residue, and very minor soiling. There is some light toning confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2024

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