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Auction 202, Lot 488

"Nova Territorii Erfordien in suas Praefecturas Accurate Divisi Descriptio cui Accedit Erfordiae Urbis Exterior Facies et Prospectus", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Germany

Period: 1717 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 19 inches
58.4 x 48.3 cm
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A lovely depiction of the countryside surrounding Erfurt in the Thuringia region of east central Germany. City prospect of Erfurt stretches below the map, identifying the Cyriacsburg castle and St. Petersburg cathedral. Mythological figures and putti embellish the text and title cartouche.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright, watermarked sheet. There are two separations and a small hole along the centerfold at bottom that have been repaired, with the glue causing a little bit of toning.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/12/2025

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