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Auction 90, Lot 47

"Mirabissian Sulphureorum Motium Apud Puteofus…",

Subject: Cartographic curiosity

Period: 1575 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 12 inches
40.6 x 30.5 cm
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A very unusual piece and I'm sure there must be a story to go with it! It is an elaborate scene inside a smoldering sulfur mine. Beautiful old color. Evenly toned with a couple of printer's creases. Tissue repaired centerfold.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $800 - $900

Sold for: $550

Closed on 3/15/2000

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