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Auction 199, Lot 666

"Marocchi Regnum", Hondius/Purchas

Subject: Morocco

Period: 1625 (circa)

Publication: Purchas His Pilgrimes

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm
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This very attractive small map of Morocco is decorated with mountains, cities, and forests filling the land. The capital city of Marruecos (Marrakech) is prominently shown. The map is adorned with two birds perched atop a large strapwork cartouche. The map originally appeared in the Mercator/Hondius Atlas Minor and was used here by Purchas with the additional title above the map, "The Map of the Kingdome of Marocco, or Maruecos." On a sheet of English text measuring 8.3 x 13.4".

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.PUR-1a #15.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with minor toning along the edges. There is an archivally repaired edge tear at right, well away from map image.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/11/2024

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