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Auction 141, Lot 566

"[Untitled - Sicily]", Honter, Jon Coronensis

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1546 (circa)

Publication: Rudimenta Cosmographica

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.1 x 4.8 inches
7.9 x 12.2 cm
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An uncommon miniature woodblock map of Sicily with charming pictorial topography and many place names. Oriented with north to the top left.

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Condition: B+

Marginal soiling. Remargined at right to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/5/2012

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