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"Graetia Nuova Tavola", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Greece

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino…

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 7.1 inches
24.4 x 18 cm

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This is Ruscelli's "modern" map of Greece, extending to include a bit of Italy and Turkey. Topographical features such as mountain ranges and river systems are boldly drawn and major cities are located. There is nice detail of the Grecian Archipelago. Italian text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #220-46.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor staining confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $140

Closed on 9/11/2024

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"Graetia Nuova Tavola", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Greece

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino…

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 7.1 inches
24.4 x 18 cm

This is Ruscelli's "modern" map of Greece, extending to include a bit of Italy and Turkey. Topographical features such as mountain ranges and river systems are boldly drawn and major cities are located. There is nice detail of the Grecian Archipelago. Italian text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #220-46.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor staining confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $140

Closed on 9/11/2024

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"Graetia Nuova Tavola", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Greece

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino…

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 7.1 inches24.4 x 18 cm

This is Ruscelli's "modern" map of Greece, extending to include a bit of Italy and Turkey. Topographical features such as mountain ranges and river systems are boldly drawn and major cities are located. There is nice detail of the Grecian Archipelago. Italian text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #220-46.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor staining confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $140

Closed on 9/11/2024

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9.6 x 7.1 inches
24.4 x 18 cm