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A classic 17th century decorative map of Cyprus

JANSSON, Jan.

Cyprus Insula.
Amsterdam: c.1680, blank verso. Old colour. 350 x 500mm.

Old ink mss. numeral in top margin.

A very decorative map of the island of Cyprus embellished with a large cartouche to the bottom right showing Leda being drawn across the sea by a pair of swans.Also featuring a scale cartouche, two coats of arms, two wind roses and three sailing ships. Curiously the spelling of Nicosia in this map is shown as "Nocosia".

ZACHARAKIS: 3277/2141.
Stock ID : 23017

£1,600

£1,600

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Stock Id :23017

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A classic 17th century decorative map of Cyprus

JANSSON, Jan.

Cyprus Insula.
Amsterdam: c.1680, blank verso. Old colour. 350 x 500mm.

Old ink mss. numeral in top margin.

A very decorative map of the island of Cyprus embellished with a large cartouche to the bottom right showing Leda being drawn across the sea by a pair of swans.Also featuring a scale cartouche, two coats of arms, two wind roses and three sailing ships. Curiously the spelling of Nicosia in this map is shown as "Nocosia".

ZACHARAKIS: 3277/2141.
Stock ID : 23017

£1,600

£1,600

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