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"America Meridionalis", Jansson, Jan

Subject: South America

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 5.6 inches
20.3 x 14.2 cm

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Attractive map of the continent with the large mythical lake in Guiana. Tierra del Fuego is shown as an island with Cape Horn and Le Maire Strait both noted; a notation attributes these discoveries to Jacob le Maire. It is simply decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and compass rose. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/20/2006

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"America Meridionalis", Jansson, Jan

Subject: South America

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 5.6 inches
20.3 x 14.2 cm

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/20/2006

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"America Meridionalis", Jansson, Jan

Subject: South America

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 5.6 inches20.3 x 14.2 cm

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/20/2006

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8 x 5.6 inches
20.3 x 14.2 cm