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Auction 178, Lot 514
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"Cyrenaica", Mela, Pomponius

Subject: Northeastern Africa

Period: 1576 (circa)

Publication: Pomponii Melae Cosmographi De Situ Orbis

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.1 x 4.9 inches
15.5 x 12.4 cm
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An uncommon miniature woodblock map that was published in Mela's Pomponii Melae Cosmographi De Situ Orbis. It depicts northeastern Africa including Libya and Egypt, and features convoluted mountain ranges and large lakes as is typical for the maps of this time period. Includes large latitudinal and longitudinal scales along with a key at bottom.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with minor foxing and a light dampstain at bottom.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/10/2020

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