Archived Record - Auction Closed!! Auction #102, closed March, 2003

Lot Number: Title: Period: Cartographer: Subject: Size: Hammer Price: Description:

11 Carta Hydrographica oder Algemeine Welt und Commercien Carte Warinnen die Grosse Meer und Seen, auch SeeKusten, und fornehmbs te Laender, der Gantzen Welt, neben denen Schiffarthen nach West uud Oost Indien auch von dar ZurucKe, deutlich entworffen. 1700 Gabriel Bodenehr World 9.2" x 5.9" $275.00 Charming little world map showing the Dutch commercial interests in the East and West Indies. The map combines several cartographic myths including the Island of California, the great southern landmass; here labeled Laender des Sud Pols, and Compagnie Land situated between Asia and North America. Two ships decorate the map at the top of columns of Dutch text at sides. Within the map the trade routes to and from the East and West Indies are traced.