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Auction 141, Lot 695

"La Costa di Barbaria fra Capo di Tenes e Capo di Rosa", Levanto, Francesco Maria

Subject: Northern Africa - Barbary Coast

Period: 1664 (circa)

Publication: Prima Parte dello Specchio del Mare…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 15.5 inches
51.6 x 39.4 cm
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This sea chart of the Barbary Coast was based on Pieter Goos' work in his Nieuwe Groote Zee-Spiegel. The coastline extends from Tenes in the west to C. de Rosa in the east, and includes part of Sardinia. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and compass rose. On two sheets, joined.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) M.LEV-1a, #6.

Condition: B+

Wide margins on watermarked paper with a few spots of printer's ink residue and a hint of toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/5/2012

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