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Auction 96, Lot 410
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"Nova Imperii Persici delineato juxta recentiss, et accuratiss. Observat. Adriani Relandi", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Persia

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.2 inches
57.4 x 48.8 cm
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Handsome map of the Persian Empire including the region between the Black and Caspian sea, part of Iraq and a bit of the Arabian peninsula. The large (uncolored) title cartouche features an Asian queen with her attendants, soldiers and a figure representing Justice. Above the scale of miles is a finely engraved vignette depicting pearl harvesting.

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Condition: A

Short fold separation in lower margin. Lovely original color.

Estimate: $450 - $500

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/12/2001

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