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Auction 139, Lot 535

"Regno di Napoli Nuouamente Descritto da Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola…", Rossi, Giamcomo Giovanni

Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1679 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 22.3 inches
45.7 x 56.6 cm
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This detailed map of southern Italy depicts Archbishoprics, Bishoprics, towns, seaports, castles, mountains, lakes and rivers, all identified by a legend at bottom. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche flanked by two mermaids and numerous coats of arms, and a dedication cartouche to Girolamo Cardinal Casanate. Engraved by Giorgio Widman.

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Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with faint offsetting, a short centerfold separation at right that has been closed on verso with archival materials, and a few faint spots.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/15/2012

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