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Auction 178, Lot 304

"Scotia Meridionalis", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Southern Scotland

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 5.3 inches
19.6 x 13.5 cm
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A handsome small map of most of Scotland, extending north to Moray Firth. Hadrian's Wall is shown on the boundary between England and Scotland, and the map is filled with the names of towns. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5802:352.1.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor toning and some light stains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/10/2020

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