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Auction 202, Lot 505

"La Prusse, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, Etc. Augmentees de Nouveau", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Northern Poland

Period: 1729 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.9 inches
30 x 22.6 cm
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This handsome small map of the Prussian Empire covers the region from Pomerania to Samogitia, which is present-day northern Poland and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. The map is nicely detailed with rivers, lakes, mountains and hundreds of villages. Behind the title cartouche is a view of a fortified city.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with a hint of toning along the centerfold and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/12/2025

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