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Auction 128, Lot 629

"Portugallia et Algarve", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 5.4 inches
20.3 x 13.7 cm
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Striking little map of Portugal oriented with north to the right of the map. The map is filled with excellent detail of the towns and river systems. The map is adorned with a pair of lovely strapwork cartouches for the title and scale of miles. French text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $170 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 5/20/2009

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