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"Natoliae Sive Asia Minor", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Turkey

Period: 1620 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

18.9 x 13.6 inches
48 x 34.5 cm

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Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further embellished with three strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

A bright, clean example with wide, original margins and a bit of toning along centerfold towards top.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Natoliae Sive Asia Minor", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Turkey

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

18.9 x 13.6 inches
48 x 34.5 cm

Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further embellished with three strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

A bright, clean example with wide, original margins and a bit of toning along centerfold towards top.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Natoliae Sive Asia Minor", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Turkey

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

18.9 x 13.6 inches48 x 34.5 cm

Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further embellished with three strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

A bright, clean example with wide, original margins and a bit of toning along centerfold towards top.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/5/2012

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18.9 x 13.6 inches
48 x 34.5 cm