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Auction 95, Lot 268

"Italia XIX Nova Tabula", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Italy

Period: 1545 (published)

Publication: Cosmographia Universalis

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.2 x 9.8 inches
33.5 x 24.9 cm
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Woodcut Ptolemaic map featuring the mountain ranges, rivers, and major cities and fully engraved seas. Includes Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. Latin text block at left provides a history of the region.

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Condition: A

Worm tracks in margins, professionally filled. Small tear and some discoloration in margins.

Estimate: $500 - $550

Sold for: $425

Closed on 6/13/2001

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