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Auction 147, Lot 533

"Map of the Carthaginian Empire", Walker, Samuel

Subject: Western Mediterranean

Period: 1824 (dated)

Publication: Rollin's History

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.2 x 6.9 inches
33.5 x 17.5 cm
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Centered on modern day Tunisia, this map stretches from Spain to a portion of the coast of today's Albania. There is nice detail along the coasts, with many towns, ports, rivers, and mountains shown. An inset zooms in on Carthage. Engraved by Kelly.

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Condition: A

Issued folding on sturdy paper with sizable margins. There is some minor scattered foxing, mostly concentrated in the blank margins, and some faint offsetting.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/20/2013

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