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Auction 115, Lot 647

"Syria", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
12 x 8 inches
30.5 x 20.3 cm
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A detailed map showing the entire country between the predominant Euphrates River and the Mediterranean. The Hellenistic city of Antiochia on the Orontes River is located and other place names fill the area. The decorative cartouche features a scene with a king on his throne overseeing the sacrifice of a pig.

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Condition: B

Some scattered toning, more so in left-most portion. On sound paper with original margins, good impression.

Estimate: $90 - $130

Sold for: $65

Closed on 6/21/2006

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