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Auction 123, Lot 468

"Eboracum Lincolnia Derbia, Stafford, etc", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: England

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.6 x 5 inches
16.8 x 12.7 cm
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Charming map of the eastern part of England that includes the cities of York, Lincoln, Nottingham, Derby and Norwich. It is decorated with a fantastic title cartouche incorporating the distance scale and garlanded with ribbons and greenery. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a sheet with a little minor irregular toning.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/20/2008

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