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Auction 189, Lot 535
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"Sicilia", Porcacchi, Tomaso

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1576 (circa)

Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.6 x 4.1 inches
14.2 x 10.4 cm
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This delightful miniature map of Sicily is adorned with a decorative title cartouche, compass rose, and three tiny sea monsters. The small islands surrounding Sicily are shown, as well as the southern tip of Italy. Mount Etna is depicted erupting. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (8.1 x 11.9") of Italian text.

References: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #187-15.

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with a few small stains in the margins, well away from map image.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/14/2022

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