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Auction 118, Lot 778

"Turquie en Asie", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.1 x 7.1 inches
23.1 x 18 cm
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Handsome, decorative map of the region from Turkey to the Caucasus, and from the Nile Delta to the Persian Gulf. The map is filled with cities, topography and is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d' Winter for a scarce pirated edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: B+

A little unevenness to the impression, else fine.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Unsold

Closed on 3/6/2007

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