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Auction 143, Lot 619

"Roma Antiqua", Anon.

Subject: Rome, Italy

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 6.6 inches
20.1 x 16.8 cm
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This unique plan of ancient Rome locates and labels many monuments, buildings, roads, bridges, gates, gardens, regions, aqueducts, and more. A legend at bottom right flanked by a Roman soldier provides a list of 28 additional points of interest. A ribbon-style title cartouche further decorates the map.

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Condition: A

Issued folding with some faint toning.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $40

Closed on 2/13/2013

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