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Auction 199, Lot 559
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"Les Estats de l'Empire des Turqs en Asie", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1658 (circa)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 15.7 inches
51.6 x 39.9 cm
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The picture frame cartouche highlights this description of the Eastern Mediterranean, together with the Holy Land, Turkey, Armenia, the Black Sea, Georgia, Caucasus, etc. Only the western half of the Caspian Sea is shown, which appears in an east-west orientation. Engraved by Jean Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [5].

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark, a few small spots of foxing, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/11/2024

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