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Auction 188, Lot 560

"Tuscia", Magini and Porro

Subject: Western Italy

Period: 1608 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm
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Charming map of Tuscany with the cities of Florence, Pisa and Rome, crisply engraved with pictorial representations of major cities and topography. Florence is shown larger than Rome, with a tiny depiction of the Duomo visible. A portion of the Apennine mountains are located at the top of the map. The sea is stipple engraved with calligraphic titling, and a strapwork cartouche with some historical notes decorates the top right corner. Latin text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #230-41.

Condition: B+

A dark impression, printed askew on the page with light toning.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/22/2022

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