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Auction 186, Lot 391

"Fretum Magellani", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 4.9 inches
17.3 x 12.4 cm
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Splendid little map featuring the Strait of Magellan. The map is centered on a large, finely engraved, compass rose and further embellished with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso, published between 1607-21.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9950:351.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with light toning and foxing confined to the blank margins, and a faint dampstain in the top margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/9/2022

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