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Auction 100, Lot 24

"Der Gantze Welt Kreis, in Seinen Zwey Grossen Begriffen…", Stridbeck, Johann

Subject: World

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.1 x 5.7 inches
13 x 14.5 cm
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A bold border and decorative title cartouche enclose this miniature map of the world. The double hemisphere includes the Island of California, a blank Northwest coast of North America, and partial coastlines for Australia and New Zealand. Tucked between the spheres are two polar projections.

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Condition: B

A couple of light stains.

Estimate: $240 - $275

Unsold

Closed on 9/12/2002

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