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857. Britanniae Sive Angliae Regnum...Map by Matthew Seutter, Augsburg, ca. 1733

Copper plate engraved map of England and Wales, based on an earlier example by Homann. With antique coloring, slightly faded. Mythical figures sit side by side with ordinary people from eighteenth century life. The importance of trade and science in this age is clearly depicted, a table globe and other scientific instruments sit proudly in the illustration.Apprx 22-3/4" x 19-1/2" sight size, 30" x 26-1/2" with frame under glass.



300/500   Sold $425.50
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