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Auction 169, Lot 560

"Taurica Chersonesus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5.1 inches
16.5 x 13 cm
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Lovely miniature map of the region north of the Black Sea encompassing the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1890:351.

Condition: A

A nice impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2018

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