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Auction 147, Lot 353

"Dt. de Magellan", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1684 (circa)

Publication: Beschreibung des Ganzen Welt-Kreisses…

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.2 x 5.9 inches
10.7 x 15 cm
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A sailing ship and a tiny sea monster embellish this remarkable little map of the southern tip of South America. The title is held aloft in a ribbon-style cartouche.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/20/2013

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