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Auction 186, Lot 610

"Creta Insula Plerumq; Deum Natalibus, Iovis Incunabulis, Sepulchroq: Inclyta...", Sanson, Guillaume

Subject: Crete

Period: 1676 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 15.4 inches
53.8 x 39.1 cm
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Lovely map of the Greek island of Crete, together with nearby islands Santorini, Stampalia, Milo, etc. This map is a close copy of the elder Sanson's map of the island, omitting the decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Contemporary outline color on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark and minor toning.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/9/2022

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