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Auction 126, Lot 371

"Nova Hispania, Nova Galicia, Guatimala", Gerritsz/De Laet

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Nieuwe Wereldt ofte Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
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This fine map is the work of Hessel Gerritsz, one of the most important Dutch cartographers of the 17th century. Most of his work exists only in manuscript and these maps, published by De Laet, are the only Gerritsz maps available to the collector today. The map includes Mexico through Costa Rica with considerable detail. Large strapwork cartouche incorporates the title and distance scales. Further decorated with a lovely compass rose.

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Condition: B+

A small worm track along the bottom centerfold has been repaired with tissue backing on verso. There is some creases on the right.

Estimate: $650 - $750

Sold for: $475

Closed on 12/3/2008

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