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Lot 91

Mappa Geographica Totius Insulae Et Regni Siciliae

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Mappa Geographica Totius Insulae Et Regni Siciliae, Circa 1760
A hand-colored, engraved map of Sicily by Tobias Conrad Lotter, circa 1760. Featuring a depiction of the volcano Etna as well as a cartouche with depictions of Neptune, Demeter, Dionysys and other mythological figures.

Originally issued by Matthaus Seutter (German, 1678-1757) in 1720, this map was published by his son-in-law Tobias Conrad Lotter who inherited half of the Seutter firm and copper plates in 1758 and set up his own business.

Image size: H: 20 x W: 23 in.

H: 30 1/4 W: 33 3/4 in.

Condition

Fading to color. Multiple creases to paper. Foxing. Repair to tears in upper left corner. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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