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Auction 100, Lot 373

"Nouvelle Carte du Royaume de Dalmacie Divise en ses comttes, territoires, etc…", Ottens, Reiner and Joshua

Subject: Balkans and the Gulf of Venice

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 18.2 inches
58.4 x 46.2 cm
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Very fine and detailed map of the Gulf of Venice focusing on the Balkan nations. The map is fully engraved to show mountains, forests, cities, fortifications and even tiny villages. The map is based on the work of Delisle, Coronelli, Rossi and Nolin who are attributed in the cartouche. Decorated with a compass rose and a fine cartouche.

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Condition: A

Very clean and crisp with fresh color. Expert restoration of paper in margins.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/12/2002

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