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Auction 119, Lot 587

"Portugallia et Algarve", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 5.4 inches
20.3 x 13.7 cm
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Striking little map of Portugal oriented with north to the right of the map. The map is filled with excellent detail of the towns and river systems. The map is adorned with a pair of lovely strapwork cartouches for the title and scale of miles. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $160

Closed on 5/9/2007

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