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Auction 175, Lot 543
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"Theatrum Historicum ad Annum Christi Quadringentesimu in quo tu Imperii Romani tu Barbarorum Circumincolentium Status ob Oculos Ponitur Pars Orientalis", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.8 x 18.8 inches
60.5 x 47.8 cm
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This decorative copperplate map of the Middle East extends east to include the Caspian and part of India, illustrating the eastern extent of the Roman Empire. This map originated with Delisle, but is here updated with an entirely different shape for the Caspian Sea. A large inset at upper right shows the Eastern Hemisphere, with a partial delineation of Australia, suggesting it is connected with Papua New Guinea. Decorative title cartouche with Covens & Mortier's imprint.

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Condition: A+

Contemporary outline color on a bright sheet of paper with a "C & I Honig" watermark.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/13/2019

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