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Auction 193, Lot 596
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"Chorographie des Deux Anciennes Monarchies Universelles: la Ire. Celle des Babyloniens et des Assyriens...", Philippe De Pretot, Etienne Andre

Subject: Middle East & Central Asia

Period: 1775 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 10.5 inches
41.4 x 26.7 cm
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This finely engraved map stretches from Turkey east to the Indus River and shows both the Black and Caspian seas. It includes ancient place names and nice topographical detail. The title is enclosed in a baroque-style cartouche. Engraved by Maurille Antoine Moithey.

References: cf. Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #179-15.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a watermarked sheet with light toning and foxing along the edges of the sheet. Narrow margin at bottom left, as issued.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $160

Closed on 6/21/2023

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