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Auction 126, Lot 679
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"Die Statt Constantinopel", Anon.

Subject: Turkey, Istanbul

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 3.5 inches
10.9 x 8.9 cm
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This unusual little map of Constantinople shows its strategic location at the outlet of the Black Sea. The plan is enclosed in a decorative border and set on a sheet (4.5 x 6.5') of German text.

References:

Condition: B+

The paper is lightly toned with some foxing in the margins.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/3/2008

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