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Auction 191, Lot 753
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"Paskaart van de Kuste van, Gualate en Arguyn. Beginnende van C. Bajador tot C. Blanco. Seer Nau-Keurigh Op-Gestelt", Keulen, Johannes van

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1681 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
22.8 x 19.9 inches
57.9 x 50.5 cm
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Oriented with north to the left, this ornate chart details the coastline from Cape Blanco north to Cape Bojador, essentially covering the coast of present-day disputed territory of Western Sahara. The sea chart is arrayed with rhumb lines, two compass roses, and an attractive distance cartouche featuring a mermaid making a chart. The top right corner is decorated with a magnificent figurative cartouche featuring a hunting vignette and flanked by merchants and warriors.

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Condition: A

A fine impression on sturdy paper with a couple minor spots.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/8/2023

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