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Auction 147, Lot 547
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"Imperium Turcicum in Europa, Asia et Africa Regiones Proprias, Tributarias, Clientelares...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.1 inches
57.4 x 48.5 cm
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Striking map of the Turkish Empire stretching from the Balkan peninsula to the Caspian Sea and from Egypt through the Arabian peninsula. The elaborate title cartouche is surrounded by figures representing the conquest and the riches of the empire. This map is based on Delisle's map of the region from 1701, with the exception of Saada and Sanaa, which have been omitted.

References: Ankary #160; Tibbetts #257.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and light printer's ink residue, particularly along the left neatline.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $170

Closed on 11/20/2013

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