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Auction 138, Lot 505

"Scotia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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This charming small map of Scotland is based on Mercator's folio sized map from 1595. The map depicts lakes, rivers, topography and cities, and is adorned with two strapwork cartouches, a tiny ship, and a sea monster. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References: Moir, p. 167.

Condition: A

Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/7/2011

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