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Auction 99, Lot 422

"L'Empire d'Alexandre et ses Expeditions", Crepy, (Family)

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.9 x 8.1 inches
27.7 x 20.6 cm
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Copper engraved map extending from Turkey through Pakistan, showing the extent of Alexander the Great's empire. Engraving at bottom depicts three cherubs using astronomical instruments.

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Condition: B

Damp stain at bottom and split on fold just entering border, closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $50 - $75

Sold for: $50

Closed on 6/12/2002

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