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Auction 188, Lot 519
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"Taurica Chersonesus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.1 x 5.8 inches
20.6 x 14.7 cm
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Fine small map of the region north of the Black Sea encompasses the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. The map is based on ancient sources updated with regional names from the Middle Ages, including Podolia, Lithuaniae Pars, Russiae Pars, Crimea seu Tartaria Przecopensis, and Taurica Chersonesus. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1890:352.1.

Condition: A

Tiny rust spot above distance scale and small remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/22/2022

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