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Auction 105, Lot 519

"Fezzae et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima", Ogilby, John

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 10.5 inches
35.6 x 26.7 cm
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Decorative map of Morocco based on Blaeu's map of the same title. It is oriented with north on the right and includes the Strait of Gibraltar. The sea is filled with several different types of ships and the title cartouche is beautifully rendered with a merchant, warrior, camel, oxen and cherubs.

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Condition: A

Lovely color with wide margins. Slightly toned with a bit of faint foxing, else very good.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/3/2003

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