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Auction 88, Lot 217

"Hoeckelum", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: The Netherlands

Period: 1649 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6 inches
22.9 x 15.2 cm
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Charming Bird's eye plan of the city on the banks of the Linge River. A canal surrounds the city and in the foreground are boats in the river and farm animals in pastures. Strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Trimmed from a folio sheet with 1/2" or better margins.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $80

Closed on 10/2/1999

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