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Auction 126, Lot 483

"Udrone", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1610 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 5.2 inches
17.8 x 13.2 cm
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Laghlyn is near the center of this small map. It is an excellent early portrayal of the Carlow region in Leinster province, showing cities, towns, rivers and mountains. The title and distance scales are included in the strapwork cartouche. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B+

There is a printer's crease in the map and the marginal title and page number intrude into the map at top.

Estimate: $110 - $160

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/3/2008

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