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Auction 115, Lot 681

"Arabia Eudaemon ex Plinio Lib VI Cap. 26", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Arabia

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6.2 inches
20.3 x 15.7 cm
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Charming small map of the Arabian Peninsula is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Sparse detailing reflects the lack of knowledge of the geography other than the important trading ports.

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Condition: A

Expertly repaired tear into left border

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $140

Closed on 6/21/2006

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