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Auction 192, Lot 546
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"Tusciae sive Hetruriae Antiquae Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Western Italy

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 6.2 inches
20.1 x 15.7 cm
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This attractive map describes ancient Tuscany after Ortelius, whose map was based on Bellarmati's map supplemented by classical sources. There are numerous small islands off the coast, as well as a bit of northern Corsica. A strapwork title cartouche adorns the map that was engraved by Petrus Kaerius.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #22.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with a couple of printer's creases at top right that have been flattened, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/26/2023

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