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Auction 138, Lot 671
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"Puglia Piana, Terra di Barri, Terra di Otranto, Calabria et Basilicata", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Italy

Period: 1623 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
18 x 13.5 inches
45.7 x 34.3 cm
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This is a handsome map of the 'boot' of Italy showing the regions of Southern Italy and part of Sicily with details of mountains, rivers and cities. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, a scale of miles and a sailing ship. North is oriented to the right. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B+

There is some very faint text show-through and one tiny spot near the middle of the image. The upper and lower blank margins have been reinforced.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/7/2011

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