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Auction 155, Lot 564

"Verschiedene Prospecte der Vornemsten Stadten in Persien samt Vorderst Einer Unsern dem Capischen Meer...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1762 (circa)

Publication: Stadt Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19.1 inches
57.9 x 48.5 cm
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This magnificent sheet contains 15 bird's-eye views of important cities in Persia and the Caucasus region. Each view includes either a brief description or a lettered key identifying several locations. The cities are:

Astrakhan (Russia)
Derbent (Russia)
Tbilisi (Georgia)
Kars (Turkey)
Erzurum (Turkey)
Baku (Azerbaijan)
Soltaniyeh (Iran)
Schamachia (Azerbaijan)
Yerevan (Armenia)
Shiraz (Iran)
Kandahar (Afghanistan)
Ardabil (Iran)
Kashan (Iran)
Isfahan (Iran)
Bandar Abbas (Iran)

References: Phillips (A) #61.

Condition: A

Excellent impression with original color that has been lightly refreshed. There is a printer's crease at top, a centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin, and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Sold for: $650

Closed on 11/18/2015

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