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Auction 94, Lot 41

"De bekende Weereld der Ouden volgens Strabo, in zeven Klimaten Afgebakend", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 6.8 inches
29.2 x 17.3 cm
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This map of the ancient world is divided into seven climatic zones. The Asia continent is severely truncated and there is no Japan. The map is nicely composed in a semi-circular projection with a ribbon draped title cartouche at left and a portrait of Strabo at right. At top is a strange and interesting vignette showing a man lounging on top of a prison made into the side of a mountain.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $190

Closed on 3/7/2001

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