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"Cimmeria quae Postea Scythia Europaea seu Parua Scythia...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1665 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.9 x 15.9 inches
50.5 x 40.4 cm

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This is a handsome map of the historical region north of the Black Sea. It is finely engraved to show mountains, forests and cities and locates historical regions. The strapwork title cartouche includes a small vignette featuring soldiers with their fine horses, for which the region was renowned.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B [160].

Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with the watermarks of a large coat of arms and the symbol for the Society of Jesus. There is faint toning along the centerfold and a few soft creases at bottom center.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Cimmeria quae Postea Scythia Europaea seu Parua Scythia...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1665 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.9 x 15.9 inches
50.5 x 40.4 cm

This is a handsome map of the historical region north of the Black Sea. It is finely engraved to show mountains, forests and cities and locates historical regions. The strapwork title cartouche includes a small vignette featuring soldiers with their fine horses, for which the region was renowned.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B [160].

Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with the watermarks of a large coat of arms and the symbol for the Society of Jesus. There is faint toning along the centerfold and a few soft creases at bottom center.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Cimmeria quae Postea Scythia Europaea seu Parua Scythia...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1665 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.9 x 15.9 inches50.5 x 40.4 cm

This is a handsome map of the historical region north of the Black Sea. It is finely engraved to show mountains, forests and cities and locates historical regions. The strapwork title cartouche includes a small vignette featuring soldiers with their fine horses, for which the region was renowned.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B [160].

Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with the watermarks of a large coat of arms and the symbol for the Society of Jesus. There is faint toning along the centerfold and a few soft creases at bottom center.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 11/17/2021

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19.9 x 15.9 inches
50.5 x 40.4 cm