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Auction 125, Lot 829

"Mauritana et Africa Propia nunc Barbaria", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 5 inches
21.6 x 12.7 cm
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Handsome map of the northwest part of Africa, including the Canary Islands, here named Fortunatae Insulae. The title cartouche incorporates a cherub sitting on a cloud.

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Condition: A+

Sharp impression and wide original margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 9/24/2008

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