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Auction 131, Lot 488

"[Lot of 2] Scena Historiarum Occidentalis Quinti Seculi… [and] Scena Historiarum Orientalis Quinti Seculi…", Weigel, Christopher

Subject: Europe, Northern Africa and Central Asia

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 12.7 inches
40.6 x 32.3 cm
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This interesting pair of maps shows the extent of the Roman and Alexandrian empires throughout Europa, Northern Africa and the Middle East. The fist map covers Europe and Northern Africa and includes an inset map of the Western Hemisphere. The second map covers the Eastern Mediterranean to India and includes a map of the Eastern Hemisphere. The maps are filled with detail and historical notations.

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Condition:

Nice impression and original color. First good with some uneven toning, second fine.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/17/2010

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