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Auction 128, Lot 485
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"Fretum Magellannicum, und Dessen Eigentliche Beschreibung…", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1655 (circa)

Publication: Newe Welt und Americanishe Historien

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.8 x 6.3 inches
30 x 16 cm
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This interesting copper engraved map illustrates the dangerous channel discovered by Magellan in 1520. The map features renderings of the native giants described by Sebald de Weert and an interesting depiction of a penguin and a giant snail. The map is further adorned with a compass rose, strapwork title cartouche at top and a map key at bottom.

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Condition: A

There are a couple tiny edge tears not affecting the map.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $400

Closed on 5/20/2009

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