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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 114 - closed 3/1/2006

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Lot #520: Hispaniae Nova Describtio, de integro Multis Inlocis, Secundum Hydrographicas, Desc. Emendata

Antique map chart Hispaniae Nova Describtio de integro Multis Inlocis
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Estimate:
$750.00 - $850.00
Sold for: $1,300.00

Lot 520
By: Jodocus Hondius
Subject: Spain & Portugal
Date: 1620

Publication:

Condition: A
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Color: hand color

Size: 20 x 14.7 inches
50.8 x 37.4 cm

Superb map of Spain and Portugal including Majorca and Minorca. Very finely engraved by Petrus Kaerius with elaborate cartouches, sailing ships, sea monsters and compass roses. The sea is engraved in a bold moiré pattern.

Fine impression. Minor professional repair on bottom centerfold.

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