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Auction 143, Lot 608

"[Lot of 4] Italy According to the Newest Observations [and] The North Part of Italy... [and] Hic Jacent Puteolorum Bajarum, Miseni Cumarium... [and] The West End of St. Peter's at Rome", Moll, Herman

Subject: Italy

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication: Modern History

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm
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A. Italy According to the Newest Observations. Attractive map showing all of Italy as well as the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily. The map is fully engraved and filled with towns and villages, rivers, political divisions, and coastal details. Condition: A few faint spots of foxing. (B+)

B. The North Part of Italy.... Depicts the northern portion of Italy from the Alps south to Tuscany and The Pope's Dominions. Displays towns, rivers, topography, and political divisions. Condition: A few light spots of foxing. (B+)

C. Hic Jacent Puteolorum Bajarum, Miseni Cumarium.... This birds-eye view of Pozzuoli, near Naples, identifies fifty important sites and buildings. Based upon an earlier map by Bulifon. Decorated by a scroll title cartouche, compass rose and sea monster. Condition: (A).

D. The West End of St. Peter's at Rome. Crisp view of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Condition: A few faint spots of foxing. (B+)

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Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/13/2013

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