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Auction 197, Lot 598

"Estats de l'Empire du Grand Seigneur des Turcs, en Europe, en Asie, et en Afrique, Divise en Touts ses Beglerbeglicz, ou Gouvernments...", Sanson/Jaillot

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1708 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25.6 x 18 inches
65 x 45.7 cm
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A large, decorative map of the Turkish Empire, covering territories in the Balkans, Anatolia, Levant, North Africa and Arabia. The map includes an inset of the eastern-most provinces in North Africa. It is embellished with a drape-style distance scale cartouche and a large title cartouche decorated by angels, soldiers and the royal French arms.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with a large watermark of a Maltese cross encircled in rosary beads. There is an extraneous crease adjacent to the centerfold, a few minor spots, and light dampstains along the top of the sheet, causing a tear at top center, not affecting the image.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/24/2024

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