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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 5.9 inches
18.8 x 15 cm

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Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #6000:351.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with some toning and soiling, a paper flaw in the image and another in the top blank margin, and a couple of minute worm tracks in the blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 5.9 inches
18.8 x 15 cm

Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #6000:351.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with some toning and soiling, a paper flaw in the image and another in the top blank margin, and a couple of minute worm tracks in the blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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"Hispania", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 5.9 inches18.8 x 15 cm

Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #6000:351.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with some toning and soiling, a paper flaw in the image and another in the top blank margin, and a couple of minute worm tracks in the blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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7.4 x 5.9 inches
18.8 x 15 cm