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Auction 93, Lot 235
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"Descriptio Frisiae Liberae inter Kinnemum et Amisiam…", Alting, Mensone

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.5 x 12.5 inches
41.9 x 31.8 cm
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Unusual map of ancient Holland covering the northern provinces of North Holland, Friesland and Groningen, The "Zuther Zee" is still enclosed and a great portion of the country is covered with swamps and forests. Several settlements are named and major rivers are shown. The pictorial title cartouche is decorated with warriors and dragons.

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Condition: A

Light foxing and two small tears in margins.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/6/2000

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