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Auction 192, Lot 49
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"Septentrionalium Terrarum Descript.", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: North Pole

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Black & White

Size:
8 x 5.8 inches
20.3 x 14.7 cm
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This is the first state of this small map of the North Pole that was first issued in 1628. Jansson's map for the Mercator Atlas Minor does not follow Mercator, but used the knowledge of the many recent exploratory voyages that attempted to locate a northern route to Asia. Several fictitious islands, including Frisland, appear in the North Atlantic. It is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. German text on verso.

References: Burden #222; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #0020:352.1.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/26/2023

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