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Auction 137, Lot 645

"Romanum territorium", Langenes, Barent

Subject: Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Caert-Thresoor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.8 inches
12.2 x 9.7 cm
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This tiny map focuses on the Territory of Rome. It was engraved by Petrus Kaerius for the Map-treasury, which was published by Cornelius Claesz and printed by Langenes. Dutch text on verso.

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

Condition: B+

Dark impression with some minor soil, mostly in the blank margins. The lower right corner has been professionally restored, well away from the map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/14/2011

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