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Auction 171, Lot 583

"Regnum Neapolis in quo sunt Aprutium Ulterius et Citerius, Comitatus Molisius, Terra Laboris, Capitaniata Principatus Ulterior et Citerior...", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 23.1 inches
49 x 58.7 cm
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This superb map of southern Italy is filled with detailed information, including fortresses, cities, villages, mountains, volcanoes, etc. The beautiful title cartouche is composed of the arms of the various provinces held aloft by putti, which is counterbalanced by the scale of miles featuring the arms of Naples.

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Condition: B+

A lovely impression with light offsetting and scattered foxing and a 2.5" centerfold separation at left that has been repaired with archival material on verso.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $250

Closed on 2/6/2019

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