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Auction 116, Lot 454

"Il Regno Di Scozia", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1776 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.5 x 11.7 inches
39.4 x 29.7 cm
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Zatta produced three maps of Scotland; this being the general map that details the entire country and its islands. Scroll style cartouche details the Shetland Islands. A pictorial style title cartouche adorns the upper corner. This is a very early issue with layout lines evident on the plate.

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Condition: A

Fine, dark impression and original coloring on thick hand laid paper with wide margins and two large watermarks. Just a little foxing or toning around Berwick, still very good.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/20/2006

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