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Auction 145, Lot 598

"Partie de Turquie. En Europe", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Greece

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Geographise en Historische Werelt Beschryving…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.3 x 7.2 inches
23.6 x 18.3 cm
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Attractive small map of Greece and the Greek islands including Crete and Rhodes and extending to include the Turkish coastline. Engraved by Anthony d'Winter and adorned with a strapwork title cartouche.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON VII F bis.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with very light toning, a few small spots, and a couple of tiny worm tracks in top blank margin. The right margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 6/12/2013

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