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Auction 179, Lot 714

"Persia cum Adjacentibus Regionibus", Weigel, Christopher

Subject: Persia - Iran

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Descriptio Orbis Antiqui...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.6 x 12.2 inches
39.6 x 31 cm
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This attractive map centers on present-day Iran and extends from Mesopotamia to the Indus River. The map is filled with ancient place names and features nice topographical detail. It is decorated with putti and Roman coins at bottom left.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.WEIG-2a #36.

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with a vertical printer's crease adjacent to the centerfold at top and some faint spots.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/16/2020

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