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Auction 185, Lot 562
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"Taurica Chersonesus, Nostra Aetate Przecopsca, et Gazara Dicitur", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Ukraine & Southwestern Russia

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 15 inches
50 x 38.1 cm
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Attractive map of the region north of the Black Sea based on Mercator with the toponym from medieval portolan charts. The map covers the region from Moscow in the north to the Black Sea and from the mouth of the Danube to approximately Sochi in the east. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains with little information on settlements except along the rivers. It is embellished with small strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches and three ships. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1890:2.

Condition: A

Full contemporary color with light printer's ink residue and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $210

Closed on 11/17/2021

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