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Auction 172, Lot 386

"Anglia Scotia et Hibernia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Britain

Period: 1613 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.1 x 5.3 inches
18 x 13.5 cm
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Handsome miniature map of the British Isles showing the major cities. The sea is fully engraved and augmented with calligraphy in Mercator's elegant style. Strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. French text on verso.

References: Shirley (BI to 1650) #311; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5000:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with light toning along the edges of the sheet and a couple of faint damp stains also confined to the edges.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/17/2019

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