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Auction 125, Lot 651
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"Greece and the Ionian Republic", Colton, George Woolworth

Subject: Greece

Period: 1856 (published)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.5 x 12.7 inches
39.4 x 32.3 cm
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Dated 1854, this finely engraved map was published in the first edition of Colton's monumental world atlas. An attractive map with fine hand coloring and Colton's distinctive scroll-style border. The map extends to include the island of Corfu and in the extreme southeast is the Greek island of Anaphe.

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Condition: A+

Fine impression and original hand coloring on thick sheet with wide, original margins. A little marginal edge toning and a few tiny spots, still fine.

Estimate: $80 - $100

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Closed on 9/24/2008

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