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Auction 122, Lot 543

"L'Espagne Nommee par les Anciens Grecs Iberia ou Hesperia…", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.7 x 6.4 inches
22.1 x 16.3 cm
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Sea monsters and sailing ships embellish this small map of the Iberian Peninsula and it is filled with an amazing amount of detail for its size. A charming cartouche composed of tree branches surrounds the title.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/5/2007

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