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Auction 202, Lot 482
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"Celeberrimi Fluvii Albis Nova Delineatio Auctore Christiano Mollero [on sheet with] Viris Magnificis Amplissimis et Consultissimis Domis. Consulibus et Senatoribus, Florentissimae Reipublicae Hamburgensis...", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Northwestern Germany, Elbe River

Period: 1628 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 12.3 inches
53.1 x 31.2 cm
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This pair of strip maps follow the Elbe River from just past Hamburg to the North Sea. There is incredible detail of the towns, windmills, rivulets, roads, and fields along the banks of the river. Hamburg is depicted as a bird's-eye plan with a three-dimensional quality. Compass roses orient both strip maps with north to the bottom. The maps are embellished with tiny sailing ships, coats of arms, and decorative cartouches. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-55.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2070:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with light soiling and minor dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $160

Closed on 2/12/2025

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