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Auction 130, Lot 602

"A New & Accurate Map of the Islands of the Archipelago, together with the Morea, and the Neighbouring Counties in Greece &c.", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Greece

Period: 1757 (published)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.5 x 13.5 inches
41.9 x 34.3 cm
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Very nice chart of the mainland and islands strongly engraved. Extends from the tip of Italy eastward to show all of the Aegean, the island of Rhodes, and part of Asia Minor. Locates Cyclades, Morda, Candia, Macedonia, Thessaly, Achaia, etc. Large and decorative cartouche.

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Condition: B+

Good impression with faint toning at centerfold. Otherwise a bright, fine example.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Sold for: $90

Closed on 12/2/2009

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