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Auction 118, Lot 775

"Turcici Imperii Imago", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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Lovely small map based on Ortelius' map showing the extent of the Turkish Empire includes the Balkans, northeastern Africa, Arabia and all the Middle East. Title is enclosed in a ribbon-style cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/6/2007

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