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Auction 175, Lot 623

"Mauritania Nuova Tavola", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1562 (circa)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 7.1 inches
24.1 x 18 cm
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A very early map of the region. This Italian version of Ptolemy describes many rivers, enlarged lakes, anthill style mountains, and a stipple engraved sea. Latin text on verso, published in either the 1562 or 1564 edition.

References: Norwich #313; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #217 [32].

Condition: A

A hint of toning along the centerfold and faint damp stains confined to the side margins.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 11/13/2019

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