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Auction 191, Lot 643

"Veue de Constantinople", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Istanbul, Turkey

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.8 x 8.2 inches
27.4 x 20.8 cm
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This interesting bird's-eye view of Constantinople is based on Guillaume-Joseph Grelot's travels in the late seventeen century. It shows the city across the strategic Bosphorus Strait that is filled with ships. The title is contained in a banner at top.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with a hint of toning along the top sheet edge and right vertical fold. Trimmed close to the border at right by the binder.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/8/2023

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