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Auction 155, Lot 559

"Corsica", Porcacchi, Tomaso

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Subject: Corsica

Period: 1576-1605 (circa)

Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
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This captivating miniature map of Corsica is oriented with north to the right, and extends to include the northern tip of Sardinia. The map is adorned with numerous sea monsters, a compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a sheet of Italian text measuring 8.0 x 11.6".

References: King (2nd ed.), p. 57-59.

Condition: A

Strong impression with marginal soiling in the right blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/18/2015

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