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Auction 114, Lot 579

"Arabia Eudaemon ex Plinio Lib VI Cap. 28", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Arabia

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6.3 inches
20.3 x 16 cm
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Charming small map of the Arabian Peninsula decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Sparsely detailed reflecting the lack of knowledge of the geography other than the important trading ports.

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Condition: A

Bottom margin with some paper restoration, not affecting map. Impression is slightly uneven.

Estimate: $140 - $160

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/1/2006

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