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Auction 160, Lot 596

"A Map of Italy with Its Kingdoms, States &c. from the Latest & Best Observations", Seale, Richard William

Subject: Italy

Period: 1733 (circa)

Publication: Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.5 x 15 inches
47 x 38.1 cm
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This detailed map of Italy shows towns, villages, roads and rivers. There is additional detail of the Balkans, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and parts of Switzerland and Germany. A legend at left identifies capital cities, universities, castles, principalities, dukedoms, etc. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and two distance scales.

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Condition: B

Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning and offsetting. A short fold separation at bottom just touches the border.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/16/2016

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