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Auction 102, Lot 397

"Moscoviae Imperium", Magini, Giovanni Antonio

Subject: Russia

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Ptolemy's Geographia

Color: Black & White

Size:
7 x 5.2 inches
17.8 x 13.2 cm
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An attractive 16th century map of Russia in Europe and Central Asia, including Lithuania, Ukraine, Black Sea, Georgia, and central Russian Tartary. A charming 'modern' depiction of the region fully engraved to show the mountains, rivers, forests and major cities. On a full sheet of Italian text.

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Condition: A

Light even toning.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 3/5/2003

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