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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm

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This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso, published either in 1610 or 1620-21.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light printer's ink residue, a small wormhole below the title cartouche, and another small hole in the top border.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $85

Closed on 11/20/2024

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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso, published either in 1610 or 1620-21.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light printer's ink residue, a small wormhole below the title cartouche, and another small hole in the top border.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $85

Closed on 11/20/2024

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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.4 x 6.1 inches18.8 x 15.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. Latin text on verso, published either in 1610 or 1620-21.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8616:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light printer's ink residue, a small wormhole below the title cartouche, and another small hole in the top border.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $85

Closed on 11/20/2024

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7.4 x 6.1 inches
18.8 x 15.5 cm