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Auction 114, Lot 551

"Syriae sive Soriae Nova et Accurata descriptio", Halma, Francois

Subject: Syria and Lebanon

Period: 1717 (circa)

Publication: Kanaan

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.4 x 9.3 inches
34 x 23.6 cm
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Handsome map of Syria and Lebanon with a bit of Turkey and most of Cyprus. Fully engraved with mountain ranges, forests and cities. Embellished with a picturesque title cartouche, a scale of miles held aloft by four cherubs and sailing ships in the sea.

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Condition: A

Light pleasant toning.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/1/2006

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