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Auction 105, Lot 484

"Tabula Asiae II", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Caucasus and Central Asia

Period: 1545 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 10.5 inches
34.3 x 26.7 cm
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Woodblock Ptolemaic map of ancient Sarmatia (Caucasus and Crimean regions) located northeast of the Black Sea. Mountain ranges dominate the map and 3 gates are shown in the Caucasus Mountains. The Alexandri Columns are shown in present day Georgia.

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Condition: B

Very light toning and some weakness along centerfold, else very good.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/3/2003

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