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Auction 118, Lot 702
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"Theatrum belli Russorum Victoriis illustratum sive Nova et accurata Turcicarum et Tartaricum…", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1739 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.4 inches
57.2 x 49.3 cm
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Superb map depicting the theatre of the Russo-Turkish War in the Ukraine in 1735-39. It provides excellent detail of the fortifications including the Ukrainian line - a system of defenses from the Dnipro to the Donetz rivers. Richly adorned in Seutter's bold style with two cartouches and a compass rose.

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Condition: B

Beautiful impression and original color on thick, hand laid paper with full margins. Centerfold toned, scattered foxing or toning. A couple marginal damp stains just touching neatline. Short tear in lower margin repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $550

Closed on 3/6/2007

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