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520.11
Basillea Basel, c1640, by Matthaus Merian, Switzerland
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A lovely
birds-eye view of the fortified city of Basel, Switzerland.
Great detail includes streets, towers, churches and
buildings on both sides of the Rhine. Two legends locate 42
buildings; one in the upper left and lower left of the map.
The crest of the city is located in the upper right. In
original color, the map is rated Very Good with no apparent
flaws and measures approximately (14.0" x 10.6" - 35.6 x
27.0 cm). $430. ($10.50 shipping / handling /
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520.12 Europa
Virgo [Europe in the form of a woman], ca 1550, by Sebastian
Munster, Basel
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From the
Comographia one of the most famous of cartographic
oddities; showing Europe in the shape of a woman.
The representation of Europa Regina or Queen of the
World was first drawn by Jonannes Bucius in 1537. This
simplified version appeared in several editions of Munster’s
Comographia starting in about 1580. The continent,
with west at the top; and has Spain forming the crown and
head. France and Germany within the neck and bust, Italy
the right arm and Denmark the left arm. The scepter with
Britain as the flag and the gowen with the remaining
countries of Europe. Asia is scene below the gowen. Some
cartographic historians claim that it is not a women but
rather Charles V of Spain. The map is rated Very Good [see
our rating criteria on the Home Page] with two small worm
holes noted outside the neatline of the woodcut print not
affecting the image. Measuring approximately (6.5" x 10.0"
- 16.6 x 25.4 cm) the map has later color, text on the
verso. $1100. ($ 10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -
foreign postage addnl.)
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520.13
Carpetaniae Partis Descr [Bay of Cadiz] 1584 / Vardulorum, sive
Guipuscoae Regionis Typus / Cadiz, Hanc Insulam Perlustrabat, et
Sua Manu Depingbat ........, published 1587, by Abraham Ortelius,
Antwerp
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This
unusual cartographic and beautiful compilation shows the Bay
of Cadiz, including a plan of Cadiz as well as the
surrounding regions. The map was taken from a manuscript
map drawn by George Hoefinagel during his stay (1563-67) in
the region. The Caretaniae map was very accurate but from
an unknown source. The two smaller maps, upper left / upper
right; depict the Tagus River from Toledo extending North
and East to Morata, Cinchon and Colmenar. The second insert
shows San Sebastian and Deva. Sailing ships, four
cartouches and the strapwork embellishments complete this
dark impression. The map is rated Very Good with only a
damp stain noted in the blank margin, left side. The verso
contains French text and the map measures approximately
(19.2" x 15.4"). $562. ($10.50 shipping / handling /
ins. - U. S. only. International addnl.)
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520.14 Udrome
Irlandiae in Catherlagh Baronia, ca 1639, by Gerard Mercator /
J. Hondius, Amsterdam
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The map
depicts present day County Carlow in Leinster Province and
Catherlaugh which is now Carlow. The title is surrounded by
a strapwork design cartouche topped with a caliper and a
distance scale. Noted in the lower right corner “Per
Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio” identifying the work.
The map is from Mercator’s atlas Cosmographicae. In
1604 Jodocus Hondius bought the printing plates from the
Mercator family and with his son Jodocus II and Henricus,
published the enlarged editions of the Mercator atlas of
which this map is one of the plates. The Mercator atlas
dominated the map publishing market for the next thirty
years. The map is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws; printed on heavy
paper with very wide margins, text on the verso and in
original color. It measures approximately (13.5" x 11.1" -
278 x 344 mm). $ 350. ($10.50 shipping /
handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)
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520.15 Tabula Novissima Accuratissima Regnorum Anglia Scotiae
Hiberniae .. [Great Britain], ca 1730, by Matthew Seutter, Augsburg
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A beautiful
example of an 18th century map of the British
Isles. The detailed title cartouche features a portrait of
King George I, flanked by figures, at the lower portion is
the coat-of-arms of the House of Hanover. Further
embellishments include in the upper left the shields of
England, Scotland, and Ireland. At the lower left are
scales that include the Royal coat-of-arms, unicorn, and a
gallant knight. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page]. Japanese paper has been added
to the blank verso at the folds with no apparent flaws
noted. The map measures approximately ( 22.7" x 19.4" -
55.4 x 43.5 cm). $1,850. ($10.50 shipping /
handling / ins.)
Sale Price: $980 |
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520.16 Regna
Daniae Accuratissima Delineatio, ca 1665, by J. Janssonius,
Netherlands
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A beautiful and
decorative map of Denmark and southern Sweden. There is an
elaborate title cartouche, distance scale, as well as a
coat-of-arms, compass rose, sailing ships with elegant
calligraphy. The title is flanked by two Danes and putti
with the distance scale in typical 17th century
format. There is Latin text on the verso. The map is rated
Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no
apparent flaws other than the borders have been
professionally extended to accommodate framing and
restoration of the lower right neatline (3 cm). The
map measures approximately (22.0" x 18.1" - 55.9 x 45.9
cm). $875. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -
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520.17 Partie Septentrionale de la Russie Europeene, c1778, by Robert de
Vaugondy, Paris
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From the
Nouvel Atlas published by Fortin, the map is printed on
heavy paper in original outline color. Rated Excellent
(see our rating criteria on the Home Page) no apparent flaws
and measures about (9.5" x 11.5" - 24 x 29 cm).
$190. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins)
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520.18 Novissima et
Accuratissima Totius Angliae, SCOTIAE et Hiberniae Tabula
.............., c1685, by Theodore Danckerts, Amsterdam
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Original color,
the map covers England and Scotland and the environs with a
beautiful title cartouche that features the shields of
Scotland, Ireland and England held by putti. From the atlas
Regni Scicilae et Insulae Maltae et Gozoe - 1695.
The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page] with top and bottom margins cut close to
the neatline and some toning of the paper noted. It
measures approximately (19.5" x 22.5" - 50 x 57 cm).
$950. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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520.19
Chorographia Bavariae, ca 1579, [ Philipp Apianus, Basel] 24 sheet,
by Peter Weiner, Munich
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Philipp
Apianus was a German cartographer, mathematician and
physician. He was the son of Peter Apianus. His most
famous work was his survey of Bavaria on which he worked
from 1554 - 1561. Aide by his brother, Thimoteus, and the
painter / artist Bartholomaus Refinger the very large and
detailed map Beschreibung des Furstenthums Ober und
Nieder Bairn, was published in 1563 and was
destroyed in 1782. A forty sheet version was produced in
1756; that too was destroyed during WW II. There were,
however, two smaller 24 sheet versions made in 1568 /
1579. These wood block engravings by Jost Amman and the
later by Peter Weiner, Munich have most of the detail
Apianus had in the large map. This scarce very rare
copy of the Munich printing was found by an American soldier
during WW II and until recently had been kept by the
family. The map is clothed backed with a strong impression
and rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home
Page]; no apparent flaws other than normal age toning. Each
of the twenty-four map sections measure approximately (12.5"
x 16.3" - 31.5 x 41 cm) . $5,800. ($10.50
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520.20 The
Dominions of Moscovy or Russia, c1730, by Herman Moll, London
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An interesting
map of Imperial Russia in the later part of the 18th
century. Published in black / white, the map is rated Very
Good with only normal age toning noted and measures
approximately ( 7.0" x 10.0" - 18 x 25 cm). $225. ($ 6.50
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520.21 Frugiferi ac ameni Herefordiae Comitatus qui olim pars
suit Silurum delineatio, c1607, by Christopher Saxton, London
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Christopher
Saxton became known as the “father of English cartography”.
During his career he carried out extensive surveys of
England and Wales between 1573 and 1578. This map of the
Hereford area is typical of Saxton’s style with tress,
mountains, and towns depicted. The enchantingly-named
Gilden Vale is shown in the southwestern portion of the
map. A detailed title cartouche and the coat-of-arms of
England is depicted in the upper right corner. It is
believed that this map was published by the son Robert
Saxton after his fathers death in 1610. The map is rated
Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with
some loss of paper noted in the upper left of the margin and
repairs made thereto; not affecting the map. The map
measures approximately (12.3" x 11.3" - 31.3 x 28.6 cm). $290.
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520.22 Prussia
and Saxony, ca 1855, by J. H. Colton & Copmnay, New York
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A
typical Colton map with good geographic detail and political
regions in pastel color. The map is rated Very Good, with
only one small tear noted outside the neatline, 1.5 cm in
length. The overall map measures approximately (17.6" x
14.3" - 44.8 x 36 cm). $60. ($10.50 shipping /
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520.23 Magnae
Britanniae Pars Septentrionalis qua Regnum Scotiae...., ca 1720
by Johnann Baptist Homann, Nuremberg
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A beautiful
example of Homann’s maps. The map includes the Orkney and
Hebrides islands. The issue is believed to be based on
Visscher’s earlier publication. Great detail is provided
for towns, cities, schools, and other prominent topographic
features. In full original color the title and distance
scale cartouches have great embellishments to include the
royal coat-of-arms of both Scotland and Britain. The title
cartouche is flanked by the mythical figure of Mercury and
Ceres. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page] with only slight age toning along the
centerfold and measures approximately ( 18.9" x 22.4" -
48.0 x 59.9 cm). $725. ( $10.50 shipping /
handling ins - foreign postage addnl.)
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520.24 Nieuwe
Pas-kaert vande oost Kust van Yrland ..... Als mende de westKust
van Engeland, ca 1682, by Johannes van Keulen, Amsterdam
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A fine example of
Van Keulen’s Sea Chart covering St. George’s Channel with
the coasts of Ireland and England shown. Coastal place
names and rhumb lines, sailing ships and compass rose
complete the features portrayed. A decorative title
cartouche depicts a boy and two dogs. The Map is centered
on the Isle of Man located some 80 miles from Liverpool and
90 miles from Belfast. The island is noted for its dog
population and breeding. In original hand color, the chart
is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home
Page] printed on heavy paper with good margins, the map
measures approximately (25.7" x 21.1" - 70.4 x 53 cm).
$940. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage
addnl.)
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520.29 Brabant, c1740, by
Johnann Baptist Homann, Nurnberg
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The Homann family
became the most important publishers of atlases in Germany
during the 18th century. This map, in original
color, of Brabant shows the regions of Louvain, Brussels,
Antwerp, Hertogenbosch and Breda. A detailed title
cartouche completes the map which is rated Excellent, with
no apparent flaws, printed on heavy paper, and measures
approximately (22" x 19.1" - 58.0 x 48.5 cm) $190.
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520.30 A New & Accurate Map
of the Netherlands or Low Countries ...., c1746, by Emanuel Bowen,
London
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A very
detailed copperplate engraving of the Low Countries with
good detail of the towns, roads and waterways. Indicated
are the Barrier Towns as designated by the Barrier
Treaty of 1715. A detailed title cartouche featuring
soldiers and weaponry completes the map which has later
color. The map is rated Very Good (see our rating criteria
on the Home Page) with no apparent flaws noted. It measures
approximately (17.2" x 14.1"). $380. ($10.50
shipping / handling / ins.)
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520.31 Hydrographicia
Germaniae qua Geographiae Naturalis..., 1716, by J. B. Homann &
Heirs, Nuremberg
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The map shows the
river system of Germany and its neighboring areas. Taken
form the Grosser Atlas, the map has two very detailed
cartouche embellishments and shows a portion of the North
Sea. It’s condition is rated Very Good [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page] with only two small wax spots
noted in the lower cartouche and printed on heavy paper.
The map measures approximately (19.1" x 22.8" - 48.5
x 57.8 cm) $390. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.
- foreign postage addnl.)
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520.37 Magni Principatus,
cue Provinciae Regni Sueciae, FINNLANDIAE, mappa Genralis
Geographica, 1789, by Johann Baptist Homann (Homann Heirs),
Nuremberg
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A fine
example of the Homann family of publishers. In original
outline color, the map includes a scale in the upper
left corner and in the lower right corner a description
by symbol of prominent features. The map is rated Very
Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with
only normal age toning and measures approximately (17.5"
x 17.5" - 44 x 44 cm). $300 ($10.50 shipping /
handling / ins.)
Sale Price: $210
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520.38 Gallia, c1609, by
Gerard Mercator, Amsterdam
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The map is the
folio edition with French text on the verso. In outline
color, there is an elaborate title cartouche as well as
sailing ships and a sea monster in the ocean regions. A
royal French coat-of-arms completes the depiction. The map
is rated Very Good with one 2 cm paper thinning area noted
near the left center. It measures approximately (14.5" x
16.5" - 37 x 42 cm). $650 ($10.50 shipping /
handling / ins.)
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520.41 Nova et Accurata Tabula Episcopatum Stavangriensis,
Bergensis et Asloiensis Vicinarumque aliquot Territoriorm,
c1642, by J. Janssonius, Amsterdam
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A beautiful map
of southern Norway in original color. A detailed title
cartouche is complemented by the Royal Crown coat-of-arms,
sailing ships, compass rose and a distance scale. The map
is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home
Page] with a good and dark impression, some age toning
noted. The map measures approximately (15.5" x 19.5" - 40
x 50 cm). $850 ($10.50 shipping / handling /
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520.42 Domini Veneti in Italia in partes Accurate diviti ac
Statuum Ducum Parmae et Mirandol ae ..., c1765, by Frederick De Wit,
Amsterdam
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The map
encompasses all of northern Italy and includes the Gulf of
Venice. In original outline color, the map has an elaborate
title cartouche with putti within the border and in fill
color. It is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on
the Home Page] with no apparent flaws noted. The map
measures approximately 19.1" x 23.5" - 48 x 60
cm) $700 ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins.) |
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521.03 De
Bello Belgico Decas Prima Famian Stradae Rom. Soc. Lesu Edition III,
ca 1648, by Famiano Strada, Italy
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One of the most
interesting of the cartographic oddities is Strada’s map of
the Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. Strada
was a teacher at the Collegium Romanum , Rome and author of
a book on the Dutch War of Independence (De Bello Belgico)
1632, when first published it contained the Leo Belgicus
[map of Belgium in the form of a lion]. The second part
of the book was published in 1647; two other editions in
1651. It was, however, only the Dutch and Latin editions
that contained the Leo Belgicus as the title page. The map
is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home
Page] with no apparent flaws noted on this small map
measuring approximately (3.8" x 5.7" - 9.7 x 14.5 cm).
$900. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign
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521.06 De
Germania Francsofordianae ciuitatis fitus, qualemhoc Christi anno
1549 haber, c1551, by Sebastian Munster, Basel
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A fine copy of
this “birds eye view” of Germany - Hamburg (Liber III, plate
675) from the Civitas Francko, with text on the verso.
The map measures approximately (10.0" x 15.5" -
25 x 40 cm) and is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws. $650.
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521.08
“Afbeeldinge van’t Zeer Vermaarde Eiland Geks-Kop....”, c1720,
Publisher - anonymous
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This famous
cartographic allegorical map, the “fools cap”, relates to
the island of fools. Text on a large page of copy with the
map (11.5" x 9.5" - 29 x 23 cm) wide margins, the
condition is Very Good. $780. ($10.50
shipping / handling / ins.) Sale
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521.09 Novam
Hanc Territirii Francofurtensis Tabulan Nobilibis. Magnibcis,
Amplifis. Prudentibimisq Dominis Dum ...., c1638, by Johannes Blaeu,
Amsterdam
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First published
in Vol. I of Le Theatare du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
contenant les chartes et descriptions de tous les Pais de la
terre, Mis en lumiere Par Guillaume et Jean Blaeu ....
1638. The map of Frankfurt and its environs is
surrounded by a magnificent border of allegorical figures
and 35 coats of arms of the Frankfurt magistrates. This is
undoubtably the most elaborate of the maps in the Blaeu
atlas. The map measures approximately (21.7" x 17.9" - 55.0
x 45.5 cm) and is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria
on the Home Page]. Plate # 109, blank on the verso.
$2300. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)
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570.03
Carte d’Europe, 1772, by Guillaume de L’Isle & Philippe Buache,,
Paris
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An unusual
map by De L’Isle of Europe with an insert of Nova Zembla and
text within the title cartouche by Buache that is dated 1724.
Philippe Buache was one of the most active proponents of the
school of theoretical cartography during the mid 18th
century. In original colors, the map is rated Very Good [see
our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a good dark
impression and only minor water stains in the margin, not
affecting the map which measures approximately (19.5" x
24.2") accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
$325. ($10.50 shipping / handling ins.) |
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570.04 Ducatus Meklenburgici
Tabula Generalis continens Duc. Vandaliae et Meklenburg....., 1716,
by Johann Baptist Homann, Nuremberg
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A bright and very
attractive map of the northeast coast of Germany, showing
Lubeck and farther down the left side is Lauenburg. In the
upper right corner of the map is Rugen. At the bottom
center is Wittenberg and in the lower right is Strasburg. A
very detailed title cartouche decorated with cherubs at the
top center of the map and sailing ships complete this
beautiful map by Homann. The map is rated Excellent
with no apparent flaws in bright original color. It
measures approximately (22.8" x 19.4" - 58.0 x 49.3 cm)
$386. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.) |
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570.05 Tres nouvelle Carte du
Royaume de France devise en toutes ses Provinces et Gouvernements
dressee sur une nouville Observation Astronomique faite aux environ
du Globe ......, 1764, by Homann Heirs, Nuremberg
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A very
detailed map of France from the surveys of
Rizzi-Zannoni. Embellished with elaborate title and
distance scale cartouches. Additional Latin text above the
top border. The map is rated Very Good with several light
spots noted and an old repair in the bottom margin outside
the neatline, not affecting the map which measures
approximately (22.1" x 17.4"). $361. ($10.50
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570.06 Le Gouvernement de
Calais & Pais reconquis, c1640, by Jan Jansson, Amsterdam
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An
attractive map of the northwestern sections of France
including the towns of Calais and Gravelines. Two elaborate
title cartouches embellish the map with sailing ships in the
coastal waters. The map is rated Very Good with only slight
age toning to the paper and Japanese paper re-enforcement at
the center fold. The map measures approximately (19.9" x
15.8") with a Certificate of Authenticity. $312.
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570.07 Das Wifispurgergou
(Switzerland), 1631, by Mercator / Jansson, Amsterdam
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This is the
reduced version of Mercator map of southwest Switzerland,
showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg and
Lake Thuner among others. From the Atlas Minor map
is in original color and rated Excellent [see our rating
criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws and German
text on the verso. The map measures approximately (7.3" x
5.5" - 18.6 x 14.0 cm). $130. ($6.50 shipping U.S.
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570.08 Lotharingia
Ducatus; Vulgo Lorraine, c1640, by Willem Blaeu, Amsterdam
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A beautiful
copperplate engraving of Switzerland featuring Lorraine
region. Nancy is at the center of the map surrounded by
numerous small villages. An interesting title cartouche is
located in the right lower corner. The map is rated Very
Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only
normal age toning and wide margins; measuring approximately
(19.5" x 15.0" - 49.6 x 38.1 cm) $310. ($10.50
shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)
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