Old World Auctions - Auction 169 - Lot 727

Go to Advanced Search

Catalog Archive

Auction 169, Lot 727

Print View

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm

Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with light show-through of text on verso and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2018

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

Current Auction

Past and Future

Buy

Sell

Account Info

For Bidders

For Consignors

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with light show-through of text on verso and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2018

Archived

About Us

Recent Articles

General Info

Contact Info

Current Auction

Past and Future

Buy

Sell

Account Info

For Bidders

For Consignors

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches18.8 x 15.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with light show-through of text on verso and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2018

Archived

About Us

Recent Articles

General Info

Contact Info

7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm