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Auction 121, Lot 681

"Italia Nova", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Italy

Period: 1729 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.3 inches
31.2 x 26.2 cm
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This finely engraved and very detailed map covers the entire country and includes Sardinia and Corsica, part of Sicily, the Adriatic Sea and the west coast of the Balkans. It is embellished with a highly decorative title cartouche with allegorical figures on a cloud background.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a sheet with a couple minor printer's creases. Bottom margin with repaired tear, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/26/2007

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