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Auction 143, Lot 612
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"Terra di Otranto olim Salentina et Iapigia", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southern Italy

Period: 1640 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15 inches
49.8 x 38.1 cm
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Attractive map of southern Italy centered on the Salento peninsula. Otranto, along the eastern edge of this peninsula, divides the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The map is filled with towns, churches, rivers and mountains in profile. Decorated by an elaborate dedication and title cartouche with sailing ships and compass rose in the sea. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Nice impression with a few tiny spots and faint text show-through. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $425

Closed on 2/13/2013

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