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Auction 198, Lot 519

"Nouvelle Carte de la Petite Tartarie ou Tarie, Montrant les Frontieres de l'Imperatrice de Russie, et l'Empereur des Turcs, tant en Europe qu'en Asie...", Elwe, Jan Barend

Subject: Black Sea

Period: 1787 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.5 x 19.2 inches
59.7 x 48.8 cm
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This fine map of the Black Sea shows the surrounding regions including portions of present-day Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the Sea of Azov. The map is very detailed with locations of fortifications and extensive notations throughout. Published in 1792.

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Condition: B

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on watermarked paper. There is some staining along the upper centerfold and a repaired chip at top with some small loss of map title.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/19/2024

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