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Map Showing Atlantis and Thule

"Descriptio Orbis", Anon.

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.1 x 3.1 inches
13 x 7.9 cm

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This small map of the ancient world was likely published in a history book, possibly in Italy around 1700. It shows Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia in rudimentary forms and includes a number of ancient place names. There are exaggerated mountain ranges in Asia and Africa. Interestingly, this map shows two islands west of Europe: Atlantis and Thule.

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Condition: B+

Scattered foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/11/2026

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Map Showing Atlantis and Thule

"Descriptio Orbis", Anon.

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.1 x 3.1 inches
13 x 7.9 cm

References:

Condition: B+

Scattered foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/11/2026

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Map Showing Atlantis and Thule

"Descriptio Orbis", Anon.

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.1 x 3.1 inches13 x 7.9 cm

References:

Condition: B+

Scattered foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/11/2026

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5.1 x 3.1 inches
13 x 7.9 cm