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DENMARK.  Robert Wilkinson. "A New Map of Denmark and Holstein". Dated 1800. From A General Atlas ... London: Robert Wilkinson, 1800. 11½ x 9" (20 x 23 cm). Wash color, with bolder outline, by provinces. Very slight time toning; small nick at original lower right corner; very good.  

Holstein is included in the coverage. Shows the new Kiel Canal. Lovely coloring that characterized British cartography at the time. . 

$75

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DENMARK.  J.W. Lowry. "Denmark including Schleswig & Holstein." c.1860. From Weekly Dispatch Atlas; London. Two joined sheets, overall 23½ x 16½" (59 x 42 cm). Outline and some light wash color.  Condition: Some slight rippling where joined; else excellent.  

A map full of detail, including many place names, roads and early railroads at about 14 miles/inch. A numbered key identifies the subdivisions of the amts or provinces. Schleswig-Holstein, long contested between Prussia and Denmark, is included. It was to pass to Prussia as a result of the 1864 Prusso-Danish war. 

$125

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DENMARK: COPENHAGEN.  Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. "Copenhagen. (Kiöbenhaven)". Dated 1832. Published by Baldwin & Cradock. 12½ x 15½" (32 x 39 cm). A park and fort highlighted; water's edges in blue. Condition: Close lower margin as published; overall very good. 

The Danish capital at about 5 inches/mile. The city is compact, showing extensive fortified, commercial dock areas. Important building footprints are indicated; inner city streets are named. Below is a bold panoramic view. 

$80

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SWEDEN and NORWAY.  J.W. Lowry. "Sweden and Norway". c.1860. From Weekly Dispatch Atlas; London. Two joined sheets, overall 24½ x 16½" (62 x 42 cm). Wash color to subject with outline color by provinces. Condition: Some slight rippling where joined; else excellent.  

Topography and natural features are rendered; placenames are abundant, especially along the coasts. 

$90

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