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Auction 127, Lot 700

"De Landschappen der Percoptize en Nogaize Tartars, Circassen, Mingrelianen en Georgianen met die vande Crim", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Caucasus

Period: 1707 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6 inches
22.9 x 15.2 cm
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Attractive map of the regions surrounding the Black and Caspian Seas illustrates the travels of Jan de Luca. The map is neatly engraved with mountains, rivers, forests and cities. It is decorated with a compass rose and a pictorial cartouche featuring men trading and preparing a feast.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/25/2009

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