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Auction 172, Lot 380

"A General Map of the Roman Empire Shewing the Situation of All It's Provinces & ye Seats of ye Barbarous Nations on Their Frontiers"

Subject: Europe, Roman Empire

Period: 1744 (circa)

Publication: An Universal History from the Earliest Account of the Time to the Present

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 9.8 inches
50 x 24.9 cm
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This map depicts the extent of the Roman Empire through Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East. Political boundaries, ancient place names, rivers, and topography are shown. Engraved by J. Wheatley.

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Condition: A

Issued folding on paper with an "IV" watermark, some very faint soiling, and a professionally repaired chip at top right.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 4/17/2019

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