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Rare Edition of Atlas Minor Map

"Mechlinia Dominium Nova et Accurata Descriptio", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Northern Belgium

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.9 inches
18.5 x 15 cm
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This charming small map shows the region between Brussels and Antwerp, with the cities of Mechelen and Lier in bird's-eye-plan format. The map is oriented with north to the bottom, and is adorned with strapwork and distance scale cartouches. German text on verso. This map is very rare as it only appeared in the last two editions of Jansson's Atlas Minor in 1648-51.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #3160:352.1.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with light, scattered foxing that is mostly confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/14/2018

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