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Auction 145, Lot 43

"De Oude Wereldt Tot Beter Verstandt der Oude Geschiendenissen in Het Licht Gegeven en Nagezien Door Isaak Vernburg", Wetstein, R & G.

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
27.6 x 14 inches
70.1 x 35.6 cm
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An unusual map of the Old World that covers most of Europe, Northern Africa and South-central Asia with insets of Greece and the coast of Italy centered on Rome. The sheet is beautifully engraved and filled with ancient place names. Printed on two joined sheets.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with several short separations along one fold that have been repaired on verso with old paper and a few extraneous creases adjacent to the folds.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/12/2013

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