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Auction 142, Lot 54

"De bekende Weereld der Ouden volgens Strabo, in zeven Klimaten Afgebakend", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 6.8 inches
29.2 x 17.3 cm
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This map of the ancient world is divided into seven climatic zones. The Asian continent is severely truncated and there is no Japan. The map is nicely composed in a semi-circular projection with a title cartouche at left and a portrait of Strabo at right. At top is a wonderful vignette of the mythological wind god Aiolos whose mountain prison constrained the Winds.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed with wide margins and a couple of small spots.

Estimate: $180 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/28/2012

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