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Auction 143, Lot 624
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"Siciliae Antiquae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1697 (circa)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 10.3 inches
31.8 x 26.2 cm
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Appealing map of ancient Sicily based largely on Gastaldi and classical sources. Aetna and Isola Vulcano are shown erupting. The map is embellished with two sailing vessels and a large figurative title cartouche featuring Mercury, several putti, and a bountiful cornucopia.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-8a [21].

Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed, with very minor soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/13/2013

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