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Auction 104, Lot 508

"Gallaecia Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain

Period: 1628 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 14.4 inches
41.1 x 36.6 cm
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Handsome map of northwestern Spain centered on Santiago di Compostella, Orense and Monforte de Lemos. Ornamented with two strapwork cartouches, a moiré patterned sea and two galleons. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Light damp stain in top margin, else very fine with lovely color.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/10/2003

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