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Auction 135, Lot 556

"Siena", Langenes, Barent

Subject: Siena, Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Caert-Thresoor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.4 inches
12.2 x 8.6 cm
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Appealing miniature map of the region south and east of Siena with north oriented to the left. It was engraved by Pieter van den Keere and published by Cornelius Claesz and printed by Langenes in the first edition of the popular Map-treasury. Dutch text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 80-82.

Condition: A

Sharp impression with soil in margins and a repaired corner, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Unsold

Closed on 2/16/2011

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