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Auction 171, Lot 621

"Turcicum Imperium", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.8 inches
18.5 x 14.7 cm
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This interesting small map extends west to Italy and includes part of northern Africa, but focuses on the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East and Arabia. The mountains, rivers, and cities of the region are well depicted, including Mecoa (Mecca), Eltaif, Al-Qanfaza, Aden, Sanaa, Zibith and Alaxa. The island of Bahrain (Baharem) is located in the Persian Gulf, here named Mare Elcatif. The map is adorned with strapwork title cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Ankary, p. 179; Tibbetts #63; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8100:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor toning and a few small damp stains in the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/6/2019

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