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Auction 175, Lot 571

"Nobilissima Stirpe orto Thomae Clifford; Hugonis Clifford de Chudleigh Baronis Liberi, Filio Natu Maximo; Gentis suae Spei, Nostraeq, Principi Juventutis, hanc Asiae Tabulam...", Mela, Pomponius

Subject: Asia

Period: 1711 (circa)

Publication: De Situ Orbis Libri Tres...

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.6 x 7.3 inches
24.4 x 18.5 cm
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This map shows the ancient place names and regions within Asia. Most of the information is confined to the Middle East, with little detail in eastern Asia with the exception of a few rivers and mountain ranges. The map is dedicated to Hugh Clifford, 2nd Baron Clifford of Chudleigh (1663–1730).

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #272 [2].

Condition: B+

Issued folding with faint toning along the folds and light foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/13/2019

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