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Auction 152, Lot 539
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"Latium nunc Campagna di Roma", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Central Italy

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 14.6 inches
47.8 x 37.1 cm
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Lovely map of Lazio on Italy's central-west coast with the city of Rome shown near a depiction of Roman ruins. It extends to include Lake Bracciano and continues down the coast to Gaeta. Adorned with topographical details, including remnants of Roman aqueducts, and two cartouches, one of which incorporates a distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7310:1A.

Condition: A

Excellent impression and color with a few tiny holes in the image and a tear in the right blank margin that have all been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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