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Auction 143, Lot 605

"Epirus hodie Canina cum Mares Ionii Insulis Corcyra seu Corfu Cephalenia seu Cefalogna etc.", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Greece & Albania

Period: 1711 (circa)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.2 x 8 inches
25.9 x 20.3 cm
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Attractive map of the northwestern coast of Greece and part of present-day Albania. The large allegorical title cartouche features a man with a book representing Wisdom, and Death with his sickle among the slain on a battlefield. On the island of Corfu, the verdant Garden of Alcinous is located (Alcinoi Horti).

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-9a [27].

Condition: A

Very minor soiling.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/13/2013

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