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Auction 141, Lot 549

"Principato Citra olim Picentia", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Italy

Period: 1655 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 14.5 inches
48.3 x 36.8 cm
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This is a very decorative map covering the region from Naples in the upper left to the Golfo di Policastro in the south. The title cartouche is flanked by a knight and Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. Sailing ships and sea monsters further decorate the sheet. Spanish text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Wide, original margins with a few minor spots of foxing.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/5/2012

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