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"Sicilia Antiqua quae et Sicania et Trinacria Dicta", Blair, Rev. John

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1768 (circa)

Publication: The Chronology & History of the World...

Color: Black & White

Size:

21.8 x 16.6 inches
55.4 x 42.2 cm

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This is a handsome and detailed map of ancient Sicily, extending to include numerous surrounding islands and the tip of Italy and Tunisia. The map depicts towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and a huge, flaming Mt. Etna. At top left is a large inset with a bird's-eye plan of Syracuse.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #5.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with the watermarks of "J. Whatman" and a large Strasbourg lily. There is very light toning along the centerfold and a few minor spots of foxing.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Unsold

Closed on 6/19/2024

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"Sicilia Antiqua quae et Sicania et Trinacria Dicta", Blair, Rev. John

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1768 (circa)

Publication: The Chronology & History of the World...

Color: Black & White

Size:

21.8 x 16.6 inches
55.4 x 42.2 cm

This is a handsome and detailed map of ancient Sicily, extending to include numerous surrounding islands and the tip of Italy and Tunisia. The map depicts towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and a huge, flaming Mt. Etna. At top left is a large inset with a bird's-eye plan of Syracuse.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #5.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with the watermarks of "J. Whatman" and a large Strasbourg lily. There is very light toning along the centerfold and a few minor spots of foxing.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Unsold

Closed on 6/19/2024

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"Sicilia Antiqua quae et Sicania et Trinacria Dicta", Blair, Rev. John

Subject: Sicily, Italy

Period: 1768 (circa)

Publication: The Chronology & History of the World...

Color: Black & White

Size:

21.8 x 16.6 inches55.4 x 42.2 cm

This is a handsome and detailed map of ancient Sicily, extending to include numerous surrounding islands and the tip of Italy and Tunisia. The map depicts towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and a huge, flaming Mt. Etna. At top left is a large inset with a bird's-eye plan of Syracuse.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #5.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with the watermarks of "J. Whatman" and a large Strasbourg lily. There is very light toning along the centerfold and a few minor spots of foxing.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Unsold

Closed on 6/19/2024

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21.8 x 16.6 inches
55.4 x 42.2 cm