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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm

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Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/23/2012

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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm

Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/23/2012

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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.5 inches18.5 x 14 cm

Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/23/2012

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7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm