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Auction 116, Lot 636

"Carta Marittima, Nella quale si contiene la Navigazione dal Capo della Linguetta al Capo d'Otranto…", Tentivo, Gasparo

Subject: Greece and Italy

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
20 x 14.4 inches
50.8 x 36.6 cm
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This is a very scarce Italian sea chart covering the Adriatic coastline and the island of Corfu. The title cartouche fills the interior of the 'heel' of Italy. At top is a chart showing the Italian coastline from Ortona to Ravenna. Engraved by Felice Polanzani.

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Condition: B

Some uneven toning with light damp stains in margins. Soft horizontal fold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/20/2006

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