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Auction 199, Lot 589

"Description de l'Empire du Sophi des Perses Tiree en Partie de l'Arabe de Nubie, et en Partie de Plusieurs et Diverses Relations", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Persia - Iran

Period: 1658 (circa)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 15.4 inches
52.3 x 39.1 cm
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This handsome map of the Persian Empire extends from the Caspian Sea to the Arabian Sea, and as far east as the Indus River. Decorated with a lovely cartouche and engraved by Jean Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [7].

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with an easel watermark and light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 9/11/2024

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