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Auction 109, Lot 372

"[Lot of 2] Ultonia Conatia et Media [with] Hiberniae v. Tabula", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1612 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 5.5 inches
18.8 x 14 cm
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Pair of matching maps making up the whole of Ireland. They are beautifully engraved both in the sea and the interior with topographical and political detail. Each has a strapwork title and distance scale cartouche. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Toned paper edges, not affecting maps.

Estimate: $425 - $475

Sold for: $800

Closed on 12/1/2004

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