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Auction 165, Lot 603

"Imperium Romanum", Moll, Herman

Subject: Mediterranean

Period: 1711 (published)

Publication: Introductio in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 8.9 inches
34.5 x 22.6 cm
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Centered on the Mediterranean Sea, this map depicts the extent of the Roman Empire. The map shows political boundaries and ancient place names, and includes an inset of a portion of the western coastline of Italy, centered on Rome. This map was published in Philipp Cluver's Introductio in Universam Geographiam.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #58-22.

Condition: A

Issued folding, now flattened, with minor toning, one tiny hole in northern Africa that has been professionally infilled, and a binding trim at bottom left that has been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $210

Closed on 11/15/2017

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