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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 121 - closed 9/26/2007

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Lot #551: "Valentia Regnum; Contestani, Ptol. Edentani, Plin." Willem Blaeu

Antique map chart Valentia Regnum Contestani Ptol Edentani Plin
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Estimate:
$600.00 - $700.00
Sold for: $600.00

Lot 551
By: Willem Blaeu
Subject: Spain, Valencia
Date: 1645

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Condition: A
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Color: hand color

Size: 19.5 x 15 inches
49.6 x 38.1 cm

A handsome map of Valencia detailing the area from the Cenia River to St. Gines and inland to Murcia and Teruel. The map has numerous placenames with pictorial depictions of cities and towns. The sea is filled with galleons, a sea monster and a fine compass rose. The decorative cartouche is topped with the coat of arms of the region, featuring a miniature view of the city of Valencia. Latin text on verso.

An excellent example with a dark impression, wide margins and some minor marginal toning.

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