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Auction 141, Lot 580
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"Syria, Cypern, Palestina, Mesopotamia, Babylonia, zwey Arabia mit Bergen, Waesseren und Stetten", Munster/Petri

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1588 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographia Universalis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 12.5 inches
35.6 x 31.8 cm
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This woodblock map covers the region from the Mediterranean (with Cyprus prominently shown) to the Persian Gulf, and from southern Turkey to the Red Sea. Title in German above the map with two text blocks within the map. A tiny ship sails in the sea. German text and illustration on verso.

References: Laor #531.

Condition: B+

Light toning and minor soiling with some very light text-show through at left.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/5/2012

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