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Auction 108, Lot 475
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"Tusciae sive Hetruriae Antiquae Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Italy

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 6 inches
20.1 x 15.2 cm
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A very attractive map of ancient Tuscany after Ortelius, whose map was based on Bellarmati's map supplemented by classical sources. Includes numerous small islands off the coast, as well as a bit of northern Corsica. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/29/2004

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