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"Island", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.2 inches
18.5 x 13.2 cm

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Delightful small map of Iceland, which is shown filled with mountains, including the volcanic Hecla. The sea is stipple engraved and includes a spouting sea monster. Delicately engraved strapwork title and distance scale cartouches adorn the map. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sturdy sheet with lovely old color. There is a little light toning in the margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $275

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"Island", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.2 inches
18.5 x 13.2 cm

Delightful small map of Iceland, which is shown filled with mountains, including the volcanic Hecla. The sea is stipple engraved and includes a spouting sea monster. Delicately engraved strapwork title and distance scale cartouches adorn the map. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sturdy sheet with lovely old color. There is a little light toning in the margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $275

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"Island", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.2 inches18.5 x 13.2 cm

Delightful small map of Iceland, which is shown filled with mountains, including the volcanic Hecla. The sea is stipple engraved and includes a spouting sea monster. Delicately engraved strapwork title and distance scale cartouches adorn the map. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sturdy sheet with lovely old color. There is a little light toning in the margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $275

Closed on 7/18/2007

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7.3 x 5.2 inches
18.5 x 13.2 cm