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Auction 207, Lot 569
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"Isle et Royaume de Candie", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: Crete

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.7 x 6.5 inches
22.1 x 16.5 cm
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This uncommon small map of Crete is nicely engraved with a flourishing, banner-style cartouche held aloft by the winged lion of St. Mark brandishing a sword -- the symbol of the Venetian government that ruled Crete prior to the takeover by the Turkish Empire.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #43-24; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MEN-1b; Zacharakis #606.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche on a lightly toned sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There is a bit of marginal foxing and a tiny tear in the top margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/11/2026

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