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Auction 175, Lot 427

"Legionis, Biscaiae et Guipiscoae Typus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Spain

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 13.8 inches
48 x 35.1 cm
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This handsome map shows the Province of Cantabria, from the Pyrenees in the east to the Province of Asturia in the west. The map is adorned with two sailing ships in the Bay of Biscay and two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6010:1A.

Condition: A+

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with one tiny rust spot.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/13/2019

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