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"Fionia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1606 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.7 x 14 inches
39.9 x 35.6 cm

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Fine early map of Fyn and the surrounding islands with great detail of the cities and even tiny villages. The sea is stipple engraved and the map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and Mercator's characteristic calligraphy. French text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning and some creasing on the centerfold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/23/2009

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"Fionia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1606 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.7 x 14 inches
39.9 x 35.6 cm

Fine early map of Fyn and the surrounding islands with great detail of the cities and even tiny villages. The sea is stipple engraved and the map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and Mercator's characteristic calligraphy. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning and some creasing on the centerfold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/23/2009

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"Fionia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1606 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

15.7 x 14 inches39.9 x 35.6 cm

Fine early map of Fyn and the surrounding islands with great detail of the cities and even tiny villages. The sea is stipple engraved and the map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and Mercator's characteristic calligraphy. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

Sharp impression with minor toning and some creasing on the centerfold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/23/2009

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15.7 x 14 inches
39.9 x 35.6 cm