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Auction 205, Lot 576
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"Regno di Persia con le Notitie delle Provincie Antiche, che piu Probabilmente Corrispondono alle Divisioni Moderne d'Esso Regno...", Cantelli da Vignola/de Rossi

Subject: Persia - Iran

Period: 1679 (dated)

Publication: Mercurio Geografico...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.9 x 17.4 inches
55.6 x 44.2 cm
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This scarce Italian map of the Persian Empire is filled with detail and stretches from the Black Sea to the Indian Ocean. The Caspian Sea is shown in an odd, round shape that extends more east to west than north to south. The decorative title cartouche features a Persian man and weaponry. Engraved by George Widman.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ROSS-1a #38.

Condition: B

Contemporary outline color on a watermarked sheet that is lightly toned with some faint dampstains and a few manuscript notations along the bottom border. A 1.5" centerfold separation at bottom has been closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/10/2025

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