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Auction 105, Lot 438
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"Beschreibung der Inseln und des gantzen Koenigreichs Sicilie", Munster/Petri

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Subject: Sicily

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 6.4 inches
12.7 x 16.3 cm
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Woodblock map of the island showing its major cities and roads. The sea is adorned with boats and a sea monster. On a full sheet of German text with an equally attractive (uncolored) map of Elba on verso.

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Condition: B

Nice later color. Lightly toned with damp stains and soil in margins and text.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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