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Auction 131, Lot 859

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 6 inches
19.1 x 15.2 cm
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This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Damp stain at bottom with some paper restoration in the bottom right corner, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

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