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Auction 96, Lot 23

"Der Gantze Welt Kreis in Seinen Zwey Grossen Begriffen als 1 Dem Neueren und 2 Dem Alteren…", Stridbeck, Johann

Subject: World

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 5.7 inches
12.7 x 14.5 cm
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An unusual miniature map in twin hemispheres together with polar projections. Title in decorative cartouche and enclosed in a bold border. CALIFORNIA IS AN ISLAND.

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Condition: A

Some chips in right margins, one very close to platemark, else very fine.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/12/2001

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