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"Turcici Imperii descriptio", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Turkish Empire

Period: 1588-98 (circa)

Publication: Epitome

Color: Black & White

Size:

4.3 x 3.2 inches
10.9 x 8.1 cm

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Beautifully and fully engraved copper plate map of the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. The map extends to show southern Europe naming Hungary, most of the Mediterranean to Italy and Crete, the Caspian and Black seas and extends to Tartary.

References: King, Miniature Maps, p.61.

Condition: A

Very early, dark impression on a sheet with wide, original margins. Weak impression at upper right corner and short tear in blank lower margin, closed on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/16/2011

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"Turcici Imperii descriptio", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Turkish Empire

Period: 1588-98 (circa)

Publication: Epitome

Color: Black & White

Size:

4.3 x 3.2 inches
10.9 x 8.1 cm

Beautifully and fully engraved copper plate map of the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. The map extends to show southern Europe naming Hungary, most of the Mediterranean to Italy and Crete, the Caspian and Black seas and extends to Tartary.

References: King, Miniature Maps, p.61.

Condition: A

Very early, dark impression on a sheet with wide, original margins. Weak impression at upper right corner and short tear in blank lower margin, closed on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/16/2011

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"Turcici Imperii descriptio", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Turkish Empire

Period: 1588-98 (circa)

Publication: Epitome

Color: Black & White

Size:

4.3 x 3.2 inches10.9 x 8.1 cm

Beautifully and fully engraved copper plate map of the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. The map extends to show southern Europe naming Hungary, most of the Mediterranean to Italy and Crete, the Caspian and Black seas and extends to Tartary.

References: King, Miniature Maps, p.61.

Condition: A

Very early, dark impression on a sheet with wide, original margins. Weak impression at upper right corner and short tear in blank lower margin, closed on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/16/2011

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4.3 x 3.2 inches
10.9 x 8.1 cm