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Auction 193, Lot 554

"Estats, de l'Empire des Turqs en Europe; et Pays Circomvoisins; Entre Lesquels sont Hongrie, Transilvanie, Valaquie, Moldavie, Petite Tatarie &c...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Balkans

Period: 1655 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.7 inches
50.3 x 39.9 cm
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This map of the Balkans shows the extent of the Turkish Empire in Europe. The map extends from Italy in the west to Turkey in the east, and as far north as Krakow, Poland. There is good detail of towns and political boundaries.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V [84].

Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark. There is faint toning, a small paper flaw in Greece, and very light soiling.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/21/2023

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