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Auction 143, Lot 577

"Sarmatia et Scythia Russia et Tartaria Europaea", Cluver, Philipp

Subject: Eastern Europe

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.8 x 9.1 inches
24.9 x 23.1 cm
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Handsome copper engraved map of the region from Poland to the Ural Mountains and from Scandinavia to the Black and Caspian Seas. Fully engraved, it depicts mountains, forests, and towns, with many ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche at lower right.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning and some minor, scattered foxing. There are three tiny holes in unengraved areas of the map at top left, and a 1/2" binding tear at bottom left that has been closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/13/2013

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