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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Mercator/Hondius
Subject: Eastern Belgium
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.3 x 13.1 inches
49 x 33.3 cm
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This handsome, boldly engraved map of the Meuse River valley includes Namur and Liege, with north oriented to the left. Exquisitely engraved, it has an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles and numerous forests throughout. Engraved by Baptista van Doeticum. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #3360:1A.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with some archival repairs on the lower centerfold. The margins have a few short tears and a couple of paper repairs on recto, not affecting the image.
Estimate: $120 - $150
Price: $90
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