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Auction 152, Lot 572

"Natoliae sive Asia Minor", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Turkey & Cyprus

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 13.6 inches
48.3 x 34.5 cm
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Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further embellished with three strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8110:1A.

Condition: A

Excellent impression and color with faint damp stains and light scattered foxing all confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $250

Closed on 2/18/2015

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