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Auction 176, Lot 539

"Latium nunc Campagna di Roma", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Central Italy, Rome

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.1 x 5.8 inches
18 x 14.7 cm
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Lovely little map of Lazio on Italy's central-west coast with the city of Rome shown near a depiction of Roman ruins. It extends to include Lake Bracciano and continues down the coast to Gaeta. Good topographical detail, including forested areas. Fucine Lake, which was drained in 1875, is prominently depicted at right. Adorned with a lovely cartouche incorporating the distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7310:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with the page number printed within the top border and a professionally repaired hole in the blank margin just above.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/12/2020

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