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"Guinea", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.8 inches
18.5 x 14.7 cm

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Charming small map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an attractive inset map. Further embellished with a sea monster and strapwork title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8700:351.

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/29/2020

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"Guinea", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.8 inches
18.5 x 14.7 cm

Charming small map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an attractive inset map. Further embellished with a sea monster and strapwork title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8700:351.

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/29/2020

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"Guinea", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.3 x 5.8 inches18.5 x 14.7 cm

Charming small map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an attractive inset map. Further embellished with a sea monster and strapwork title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8700:351.

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/29/2020

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7.3 x 5.8 inches
18.5 x 14.7 cm