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Auction 112, Lot 35

"Carta Hydrographica oder Algemeine Welt und Commercien Carte…", Stridbeck/Bodenehr

Subject: World

Period: 1706 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 6 inches
23.4 x 15.2 cm
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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 with columns of Dutch text at sides. Within the map, the trade routes to and from the East and West Indies are traced.

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Condition: A

Couple of tiny rust spots in text at left, else fine.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/28/2005

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