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Auction 147, Lot 669

"Statuum Marocca Norum, Regnorum Nempe Fessani, Maroccani, Tafiletani et Segelomessani...", Homann, Johann Christoph

Subject: Morocco

Period: 1728 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 19 inches
55.4 x 48.3 cm
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Large and very graphic map showing the domains of desert tribes by means of little tent cities. It extends to include the Canary Islands and an inset of Madeira. In the upper left is a large pictorial cartouche with merchants, soldiers, wild animals, a view of Tangier, and a sea battle. Below the map are two panoramic city views of Morocco (Marrakech) and Mequinetz (Meknes).

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Condition: B

On watermarked paper with a centerfold separation entering 1 1/2" into the image and a nearby 1/2" edge tear at bottom that have been closed on verso with archival material. There are also a few small abrasions and light scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $250

Closed on 11/20/2013

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