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Auction 149, Lot 561

"L'Ile de Sicile, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentees de Nouveau", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication: La Geographie Moderne...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.9 inches
30 x 22.6 cm
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This decorative map of Sicily shows the island divided into three valleys, with great detail of mountains, rivers and towns. The title cartouche features vignettes of two erupting volcanoes.

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Condition: A

Attractive color with minor printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $180

Closed on 5/21/2014

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