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Auction 177, Lot 591
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"Syriae sive Soriae Nova et Accurata Descriptio", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Syria & Lebanon

Period: 1677 (published)

Publication: Naukeurige Beschryving van Gantsch Syrie...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.1 x 11.7 inches
35.8 x 29.7 cm
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This handsome map of Syria and Lebanon extends to include part of Turkey. It is fully engraved with mountain ranges, forests, and cities. There is a title cartouch at bottom right with three figures, a lamb, and a camel. It is further embellished with a scale of miles held aloft by putti and sailing ships in the sea. Published by Jacob van Meurs.

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Condition: A

A dark impression on paper with a Strasbourg Bend and lily watermark. There is minor offsetting and toning.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/29/2020

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