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Auction 115, Lot 649

"Persia sive Sophorum Regnum cum Armenia, Assyria Mesopotamia et Babilonia", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1729 (published)

Publication: Philippi Cluveri introductionis in universam geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 8 inches
25.4 x 20.3 cm
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Charming small map covers the region from the Mediterranean to India, including the Caspian Sea and part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is fully engraved with mountains, forests, many ancient place names and adorned with a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/21/2006

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