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"Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Africa - Northern

Period: 1588 (circa)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm

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Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings. The sea is embellished with ships engaging in a spirited battle. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. French text on verso. Title along the top: Carthagin. Portus.

References: King, 2nd edition p.140.

Condition: A

Lovely old color, slightly oxidised with some light marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 5/9/2007

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"Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Africa - Northern

Period: 1588 (circa)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm

Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings. The sea is embellished with ships engaging in a spirited battle. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. French text on verso. Title along the top: Carthagin. Portus.

References: King, 2nd edition p.140.

Condition: A

Lovely old color, slightly oxidised with some light marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 5/9/2007

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"Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Africa - Northern

Period: 1588 (circa)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

4.3 x 3 inches10.9 x 7.6 cm

Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings. The sea is embellished with ships engaging in a spirited battle. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. French text on verso. Title along the top: Carthagin. Portus.

References: King, 2nd edition p.140.

Condition: A

Lovely old color, slightly oxidised with some light marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 5/9/2007

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4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm