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Auction 114, Lot 510

"Siciliae Veteris Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6 inches
20.3 x 15.2 cm
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Charming small map of ancient Sicily based largely on Ortelius and Gastaldi. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and decorative calligraphy.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $170

Closed on 3/1/2006

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