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Auction 140, Lot 680

"Minorica", Porcacchi, Tomaso

Subject: Minorca

Period: 1590 (published)

Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
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This miniature map of Minorca features pictorial views of cities and the topography of the island. The map is adorned with sea monsters, a sailing ship, mermen, a compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3") of Italian text.

References: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59.

Condition: A

Lovely color with marginal soiling and manuscript writing in right blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

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Closed on 5/23/2012

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