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Auction 185, Lot 578
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"Italia Antiqua cum Insulis Sicilia Sardinia & Corsica", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Italy

Period: 1641 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 16.1 inches
53.3 x 40.9 cm
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This lovely and detailed map of Italy extends to include Corsica, Sardinia, most of Sicily, and part of the Dalmatian Coast. The map delineates political divisions and includes many ancient place names. There is an ornate title cartouche and two distance scales at bottom left.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [112].

Condition: B+

A dark impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with the watermarks of a large coat of arms and the symbol for the Society of Jesus, and light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $140

Closed on 11/17/2021

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