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Auction 117, Lot 650

"Italiae Veteris Specimen", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Italy

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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This small map of ancient Italy with a strapwork title cartouche is filled with historical place names. It includes all of Corsica and parts of Sardinia and Sicily.

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Condition: B

Printer's ink smudge near cartouche, else fine with a very dark impression.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/6/2006

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