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Auction 178, Lot 289
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"Romani Imperii qua Occidens est Descriptio Geographica...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Europe, Roman Empire

Period: 1637 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.4 x 15.6 inches
51.8 x 39.6 cm
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This finely engraved copperplate map of the Roman Empire. It includes Europe, Northern Africa, and the Near and Middle East. The map is embellished with ships and sea monsters in the Atlantic and a fine title cartouche featuring allegorical figures, ships, and a figurehead. Engraved by Melchior Tavernier. This edition is dated 1637 with the address of Pierre Mariette at Rue St. Iacques a l'Esperance.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [102].

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/10/2020

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