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Auction 187, Lot 519
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"Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Northern Greece

Period: 1641 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 16.2 inches
49.8 x 41.1 cm
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This well-engraved map covers northern Greece to the Gulf of Cataro, including the island of Corfu, and extending to Macedonia and Albania. The cartography is based on Mercator's earlier map. The title is enclosed within a decorative cartouche attended by a leering satyr and an armed Turk. German text on verso, published between 1641-70.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #7805:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary color, minor toning, a few minor rust spots, and a small stain at the top neatline.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $140

Closed on 4/27/2022

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