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Auction 105, Lot 459

"Alexandri Magni Expeditio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1608 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.8 inches
19.1 x 14.7 cm
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Charming small map showing the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $230

Closed on 12/3/2003

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