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Auction 116, Lot 811

"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Africa - Northwestern

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 6 inches
19.1 x 15.2 cm
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Charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini. A strapwork title cartouche and sailing ship embellishes the map. German text on verso.

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Condition: A

Some light soil in margins and remnants of hinges on verso.

Estimate: $130 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/20/2006

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