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"Poloniae et Silesiae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Poland

Period: 1666 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

21.1 x 17.4 inches
53.6 x 44.2 cm

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A rare and detailed map of Poland, filled with tiny towns, forests, and rivers. The title cartouche features a man harvesting wheat and a coat of arms. This is the second state, with "fo.16" added at top right.

References: Carhart #93.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few minor spots of foxing and dampstains in the bottom corners of the sheet. There are old paper repairs to small worm tracks at bottom, a centerfold separation at bottom, and a few short tears in the top margin.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/12/2025

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"Poloniae et Silesiae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Poland

Period: 1666 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

21.1 x 17.4 inches
53.6 x 44.2 cm

A rare and detailed map of Poland, filled with tiny towns, forests, and rivers. The title cartouche features a man harvesting wheat and a coat of arms. This is the second state, with "fo.16" added at top right.

References: Carhart #93.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few minor spots of foxing and dampstains in the bottom corners of the sheet. There are old paper repairs to small worm tracks at bottom, a centerfold separation at bottom, and a few short tears in the top margin.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/12/2025

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"Poloniae et Silesiae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Poland

Period: 1666 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

21.1 x 17.4 inches53.6 x 44.2 cm

A rare and detailed map of Poland, filled with tiny towns, forests, and rivers. The title cartouche features a man harvesting wheat and a coat of arms. This is the second state, with "fo.16" added at top right.

References: Carhart #93.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few minor spots of foxing and dampstains in the bottom corners of the sheet. There are old paper repairs to small worm tracks at bottom, a centerfold separation at bottom, and a few short tears in the top margin.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/12/2025

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21.1 x 17.4 inches
53.6 x 44.2 cm