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"Calabria Ultra olim Altera Magnae Graeciae Pars", Blaeu, (Family)
Subject: Southern Italy
Period: 1648-55 (circa)
Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Black & White
Size:
19.7 x 15.1 inches
50 x 38.4 cm
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This beautifully engraved chart covers the southern most portion of Calabria with just the tip of Sicily shown. It is adorned with a decorative cartouche with the Calabrian coat of arms and two allegorical female figures holding horns of plenty. It is also embellished with two compass roses, a sea monster, and several ships, including a battle between a man-o-war and two galley ships. French text on verso, published 1640-50.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #7492:2.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with light printer's ink residue and light dampstaining that just enters the map border at top.
Estimate: $275 - $350
Price: $200
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$100 - $249$10
$250 - $499$25
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