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Auction 137, Lot 483

"Islanda", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1618 (circa)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 4 inches
13.5 x 10.2 cm
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This handsome miniature map depicts Iceland with an erupting volcano, and is based on Pieter van den Keere's map from the Map-treasury. Decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99.

Condition: B+

Toned with faint damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 9/14/2011

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