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Auction 88, Lot 328

"Tuneties Urbis, ac Novae…", Braun & Hogenberg

Subject: Tunisia

Period: 1590 (circa)

Publication: Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.5 x 12.7 inches
41.9 x 32.3 cm
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Fabulous view of the city of Tunis from the sea, complete with a full scale siege in progress. Armies, warships and fortifications are all depicted. Lovely impression and old color. Minor chipping at edges, else fine.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $300

Closed on 10/2/1999

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