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Auction 172, Lot 370
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"Vera Effigies et Delineatio Insulae Ascenstio Nuncupate Sitae in Altitudine 8 Graduum...", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: Ascension Island

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.7 x 5.9 inches
22.1 x 15 cm
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This handsome, boldly engraved map is derived from Linschoten's description of Ascension Island. Surrounding the island are delightful illustrations of sea life and a fleet of Portuguese ships. The sheet is completed by a beautiful compass rose and two elaborate cartouches. North is oriented to the bottom right.

References:

Condition: B+

Light scattered foxing with a few small worm tracks along the right border. There is some printer's ink residue at top right.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 4/17/2019

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