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Auction 147, Lot 559

"Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Turkey, Cyprus

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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This handsome map of present-day Turkey includes several Aegean Islands and Cyprus prominently shown in the south. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche, and the map is further decorated with a surveyor holding an unusual vertical scale of miles. Dutch text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #8110:2.

Condition: A

Nice impression and color with wide original margins. There is a centerfold separation at top confined to the blank margin that is closed on verso with archival material and a large professionally repaired chip in the right blank margin.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 11/20/2013

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