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Auction 93, Lot 204

"Anglia et Hibernia Nova", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Britain

Period: 1561 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.8 x 7.1 inches
24.9 x 18 cm
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First state of this early copper engraved map. Mountains, rivers and major cities are well depicted. The seas are stipple engraved in the Italian style.

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Condition: A

Clean & strong impression from the first edition.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $375

Closed on 12/6/2000

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