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Auction 113, Lot 625

"Hispanicae Regionis Nova Descriptio", Munster, Sebastian

Subject: Spain and Portugal

Period: 1547 (circa)

Publication: Cosmographiae Universalis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 10 inches
33 x 25.4 cm
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Early woodcut map of Spain and Portugal with mountains depicts in archaic molehill symbols and exaggerated coastline features. Latin text on verso.

References: Manesek #26.

Condition: B

Light toning on centerfold. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/7/2005

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