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Auction 128, Lot 724

"Territorio di Verona", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Italy

Period: 1647 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 15 inches
48.3 x 38.1 cm
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This is a fine map of the vicinity of Verona including Lake Garda and Mantua. The map is oriented with west at top. The city of Mantua is shown within its elaborate, defensive artificial lake that was built in the 12th century. The map is decorated with two handsome cartouches. Dutch text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Lightly toned with original color and a bit of minor light foxing. The bottom centerfold has an old paper repair in the margin and the top centerfold is separated in the margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 5/20/2009

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