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Blaeu map of Aegean Islands c.1659

Title: Cyclades Insulæ in Mari Ægæo, hodie Archipelago, Auctore I. Laurenbergio
Author: Blaeu, Willem
Description: Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline and wash. 48.5x58 cm. (19x22¾").The islands in the Aegean Sea lying between Greece and Anatolia, with 7 vignettes of sailing ships, galleys and other craft, including a minor sea battle. Spanish text on verso.
Heading: zzePlace Published: Amsterdam
Publisher:
Date Published: c.1659

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Right and left margins restored and extended, a few expert marginal repairs; near fine, bright coloring.

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Americana - Exploration - Natural History
1:00 PM PT - Jul 24th, 2008

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