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Auction 119, Lot 827

"Guinea", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Africa - Western

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.3 inches
18.5 x 13.5 cm
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Charming small map of the west coast of Africa detailing Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an inset map. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius for Jansson's editions of this pocket atlas. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 5/9/2007

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