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Auction 130, Lot 787

"Marocchi Regnum", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1628 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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A very attractive small map of Morocco decorated with two strapwork cartouches and flourishing calligraphy. Mountains, cities and forests fill the land. The capital city of Marruecos (Marrakech) is prominently shown. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Some damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $130 - $160

Unsold

Closed on 12/2/2009

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