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Auction 162, Lot 695

"L'India di qua' e di la dal Gange oue Sono li Stati del G. Mogol e Parte del Imperio del fu Prete Ianni...", Rossi, Giamcomo Giovanni

Subject: India

Period: 1683 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 16.4 inches
52.8 x 41.7 cm
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This map of Northern India extends east to include Bangladesh and part of Burma. There is good detail of the rivers in the region, and the mythical Lago Chiamai is shown prominently with five rivers flowing south. A dedication to Jean-Baptiste Tavernier is included in the decorative title.

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Condition: A

A crisp, clean example on watermarked paper with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/26/2017

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