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Auction 119, Lot 824

"Aegyptus Antiqua Divisa in Nomos", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.2 x 6.3 inches
20.8 x 16 cm
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Charming small map oriented with north on the right. It provides a detailed picture of the region between the fertile Nile River valley and the Red Sea. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche surmounted by a putti.

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Condition: B

Impression is weak at lower left, else fine.

Estimate: $130 - $160

Unsold

Closed on 5/9/2007

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