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Auction 129, Lot 689

"Siciliae Veteris Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 6.2 inches
19.8 x 15.7 cm
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Charming small map of ancient Sicily based largely on Ortelius and Gastaldi. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and decorative calligraphy.

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Condition: A

Minor foxing in blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/23/2009

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