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Auction 103, Lot 430

"Imperium Romanum", Briet, Philippe

Subject: Mediterranean

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.2 x 15 inches
51.3 x 38.1 cm
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Attractive map showing the extent of the Roman Empire throughout Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East. Large inset map of the vicinity of Rome. Finely decorated with garlands and a strapwork cartouche flanked by a Roman soldier.

References:

Condition: A

Clean and bright with wide margins. Later color. Couple of printer's creases. Few edge tears repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/11/2003

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