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Auction 152, Lot 406
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"Westmorlandia, Lancastria, Cestria, Caernarvan, Denbigh, Flint, Merionidh, Montgomery, Salopia cum Insulis Mania et Anglesey", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwest England & Northern Wales

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 14.3 inches
41.7 x 36.3 cm
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This fine map covers northwestern England and northern Wales with the Isle of Man. It is beautifully engraved with a moiré patterned sea, elegant calligraphy, a fierce sea monster, and a large strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5111:1.1.

Condition: B+

A dark impression and attractive color with very light toning and a minute hole in title cartouche. There are damp stains confined to the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/18/2015

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