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Auction 116, Lot 704
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"Damascus, urbs nobilissima ad Libanum montem, Totius Syriae Metropolis", Braun & Hogenberg

Subject: Syria, Damascus

Period: 1580 (circa)

Publication: Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 12.6 inches
35.6 x 32 cm
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Handsome bird's-eye plan of the ancient city within its defensive walls is set against a background of mountains. The fine buildings, mosques, ruins and gardens are beautifully presented and Arab figures, camels and palm trees are shown in the foreground. Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Minor printer's crease else fine. Remnants of framer's hinges on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/20/2006

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