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Auction 113, Lot 592

"Het Eylant Rhodus [on sheet with] Platt Gront der Stadt Rhodus", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Greece

Period: 1688 (circa)

Publication: Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden, in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.2 x 10.5 inches
15.7 x 26.7 cm
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An interesting sheet with two bird's-eye plans of the island and city of Rhodes. The top view shows the island with numerous ships and a ribbon-style cartouche. The bottom plan focuses on the fortifications of the city.

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Condition: A+

Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 12/7/2005

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