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Auction 147, Lot 487

"Nova Mappa Geographica Maris Assoviensis vel de Zabache et Paludis Maeotidis, Accurate Aeri Incisa et in Luce Edita", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Black Sea & Crimea

Period: 1745 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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This map focuses on the Sea of Azov and the surrounding area. Numerous soundings are shown in the sea, while the land is filled with towns, roads, and pictorial representations of the topography. A large title cartouche is surrounded by natives, including hunters and a nobleman.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on watermarked paper with light soiling, some abrasions at bottom left, and a few spots of foxing.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2013

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