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Auction 139, Lot 573

"Syriae sive Soriae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Syria

Period: 1697 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.6 x 7.8 inches
24.4 x 19.8 cm
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This charming map of ancient Syria is filled with details of topography and place names, and adorned with a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed with a binding trim at bottom right that has been repaired with old paper to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 2/15/2012

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