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Auction 120, Lot 652
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"Calabria Citra olim Magna Graecia", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Italy

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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This lovely and decorative map covers the northern part of Calabria from the Gulf of Policastro across to the Gulf of Taranto, down past Cosenza to Nicastro, and west to Cape Colonna and Crotone. The map is beautifully adorned with calligraphic script, compass roses and a very decorative cartouche flanked with two maidens. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Fine original color with wide original margins. There are a couple insignificant spots but overall very good.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $375

Closed on 7/18/2007

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