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Auction 174, Lot 741

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.8 inches
19.1 x 14.7 cm
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This charming small map of the northeast tip of Africa shows Fez as the principal city. It is embellished by decorative title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:352.1.

Condition: B+

Light scattered foxing.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/11/2019

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