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Auction 116, Lot 659

"Mappa di Pozzuoli Secondo Lo Stato Presente", Petrini, Nicolo

Subject: Italy

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
24.5 x 18 inches
62.2 x 45.7 cm
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This is a scarce Italian map of the Bay of Pozzuoli graphically engraved to illustrate the region with detail right down to the individual homes and gardens. At left is a large cartouche dedicating the map to Ferdinando Spinelli.

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Condition: C

Narrow right margin, as issued, with slight loss of neatline at bottom. Several damp stains and a couple of extraneous folds. Would benefit from professional conservation.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/20/2006

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