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Auction 128, Lot 728

"Italia Nova", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Italy

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.3 inches
31.2 x 26.2 cm
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This finely engraved and very detailed map covers the entire country and includes Sardinia and Corsica, part of Sicily, the Adriatic Sea and the western Dalmatian coast. It is embellished with a highly decorative title cartouche with allegorical figures on a cloud background.

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Condition: A

Issued folded, now flattened. There are a few tiny holes in the blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $275

Closed on 5/20/2009

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