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Auction 156, Lot 440
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"Anglia Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: England & Wales

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 13.9 inches
46.7 x 35.3 cm
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This attractive map of Elizabethan England is filled with names taken from Saxton's map of 1579. County boundaries and the Latinized names of counties are shown. The map is beautifully engraved in Mercator's characteristic style featuring a stipple engraved sea with a sailing ship, bold calligraphy and a handsome title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Shirley (BI to 1650) #181; Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5100:1A.1.

Condition: B

A nice impression and original color on watermarked paper with moderate toning and a few small stains.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/17/2016

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