Current Auction
"Gothia", Blaeu, (Family)
Subject: Southern Sweden
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.8 x 16.4 inches
52.8 x 41.7 cm
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This map of the southern part of Sweden depicts the forests, lakes and numerous place names. The large cartouches have a military theme with Mars and his fierce hounds atop the title. The map is further embellished with several sailing ships and coats of arms. This is the first state with a scales cartouche at lower left. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1420:2.1.
Condition: B+
Full contemporary color on watermarked paper with an archivally repaired 1.25" fold separation at top. There are a couple of repaired chips in the blank margins and a small dampstain confined to the top blank margin.
Estimate: $325 - $400
Current High Bid:
$240
Reserve: Reserve Met
Next Bid: $250
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