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Auction 128, Lot 722

"Latium nunc Campagna di Roma", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Italy

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 5.6 inches
19.8 x 14.2 cm
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Lovely little map of Lazio on Italy's central-west coast with the city of Rome shown near a depiction of Roman ruins. It extends to include Lake Bracciano and continues down the coast to Gaeta. Good topographical detail, including forested areas. Adorned with a lovely cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $130 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/20/2009

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