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Auction 152, Lot 542
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"Regn. Neapolit. Mare Mediterraneu", Munster, Sebastian

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Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1572 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Lander…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 6.4 inches
13.5 x 16.3 cm
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This woodblock map of southern Italy extends north to Terracina. Rivers and rope-like mountains are prominently featured, and several dozen cities are named. The eastern tip of Sicily is shown, along with a flaming Mt. Etna. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche. On a full sheet of text measuring 7.6 x 11.8".

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/18/2015

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