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Auction 147, Lot 512

"Status Ecclesiastici nec non Magni Ducatus Toscanae Nova Tabula Geographica…", Homann Heirs

Subject: Central Italy

Period: 1748 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 19 inches
53.8 x 48.3 cm
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Handsome map of central Italy with fine detail of topography, roads, cities, fortifications, etc. The northeastern tip of Corsica is also shown. Decorated with a title cartouche incorporating the arms of Rome and Tuscany. French title above map: "Les Etats de l'Eglise & du Grand Duche de Toscane…"

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Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed and a few abrasions in right blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/20/2013

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