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Auction 126, Lot 482

"Ultonia Oriental", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5.2 inches
16.5 x 13.2 cm
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Charming map of Northern Ireland including Belfast and extending south to Drogheda. Decorated with a large strapwork title cartouche, a sailing ship and a sea monster. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

There is a minor printer's crease in the map and a small tear in bottom margin.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/3/2008

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