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Auction 170, Lot 511

"Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeastern Spain

Period: 1606 (dated)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 14.1 inches
49.5 x 35.8 cm
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A fine early map of Spain showing the area of Castile with numerous cities and towns including Madrid and Toledo. The map is beautifully embellished with three strapwork cartouches and the Castilian coat of arms. French text on verso, published in either the 1628 or 1633 edition of Mercator's Atlas.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6055:1A.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light printer's ink residue, a few printer's creases at bottom right, and minor toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/14/2018

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