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Auction 187, Lot 504

"Moscoviae Imperium", Magini, Giovanni Antonio

Subject: Russia & Ukraine

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Geografia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm
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This attractive 16th-century map of Russia in Europe and Central Asia includes Lithuania, Ukraine, the Black Sea, Georgia, and central Russian Tartary. It is a charming 'modern' depiction of the region, fully engraved to show the mountains, rivers, forests, and major cities. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 7.7 x 11.2".

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #233-56.

Condition: A

A nice impression with a few short edge tears along the top of the sheet that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/27/2022

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