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Auction 177, Lot 583
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"Theatrum Historicum ad Annum Christi Quadringentesimum in quo tum Imperii Romani tum Barbarorum Circum Incolentium Status ob Oculos Ponitur Pars Orientalis", Delisle, Guillaume

Subject: Middle East & Central Asia

Period: 1712 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.9 x 18.9 inches
63.2 x 48 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. The Caspian Sea appears in an odd rounded configuration. A large inset at upper right shows the Eastern Hemisphere, with a partial delineation of Australia. Sold by John Senex on Fleet Street in London.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color with light offsetting and some tiny holes that are only visible when held up to light.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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