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Auction 126, Lot 633

"Italiae Veteris Specimen", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Italy

Period: 1661 (published)

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 of ancient Italy is filled with historical place names. It includes all of Corsica and parts of Sardinia and Sicily. The strapwork title cartouche is in the upper right corner. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/3/2008

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