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Auction 119, Lot 741

"Syriae sive Soriae Descriptio", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Syria

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 7.8 inches
24.1 x 19.8 cm
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This charming map of ancient Syria is filled with detail of topography and cities. The title cartouche is emblazoned on an elephant's blanket.

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Condition: B+

Lovely impression. Small hole in an unengraved portion of the sea.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 5/9/2007

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