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Auction 147, Lot 520

"Siciliae Veteris Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1661 (circa)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 6.3 inches
19.6 x 16 cm
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Charming small map of ancient Sicily based largely on Ortelius and Gastaldi. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and decorative calligraphy.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #23.

Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed, with attractive color. Remargined at left to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 11/20/2013

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