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Auction 172, Lot 400

"Cornub. Devonia, Somerset Etc.", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southwestern England & Wales

Period: 1613 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.1 x 5.1 inches
18 x 13 cm
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Finely engraved map of southwestern England and part of Wales. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating a scale of miles and a sea battle between two ships. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5112:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with light toning along the edges of the sheet. The separately printed page number is within the border at top right.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/17/2019

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