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Auction 125, Lot 644

"Thraciae Veteris Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Turkey, Greece

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6.2 inches
20.3 x 15.7 cm
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This small map was engraved by Petrus Kaerius and is based on Ortelius' map of the same title. It covers the ancient region of Thrace, present-day European Turkey and part of Greece. The map is graced with two attractive strapwork cartouches.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/24/2008

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