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Auction 172, Lot 586

"[Untitled - Holy Land]", Honter, Jon Coronensis

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1546 (circa)

Publication: Rudimenta Cosmographica

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.2 x 4.9 inches
15.7 x 12.4 cm
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An uncommon miniature woodblock map of the Holy Land divided into the Twelve Tribes with charming pictorial topography and many place names. A ship and sea monster adorn the Mediterranean. The maps in Honter's Rudimenta Cosmographica were printed back-to back, so the verso of this map includes half of the map of Turkey and half of the map of Italy. A number of editions were printed through 1595, with new woodblocks prepared for the 1561 and again the 1595 editions.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.HONT-1a #4.

Condition: B+

Originally issued on two separate sheets, now professionally joined with a small amount of image in facsimile along the centerfold. Marginal soiling and manuscript page number at top right.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $110

Closed on 4/17/2019

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