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"Flandria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Belgium

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 western Belgium extends to include part of France and the Netherlands. The map is richly engraved with towns, rivers, a 16-point compass rose, and strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling, with a binding trim at right and bottom with ample room for framing. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/7/2011

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"Flandria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Belgium

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm

This charming small map of western Belgium extends to include part of France and the Netherlands. The map is richly engraved with towns, rivers, a 16-point compass rose, and strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Marginal soiling, with a binding trim at right and bottom with ample room for framing. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/7/2011

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"Flandria", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Belgium

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.5 x 5.3 inches19.1 x 13.5 cm

This charming small map of western Belgium extends to include part of France and the Netherlands. The map is richly engraved with towns, rivers, a 16-point compass rose, and strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Marginal soiling, with a binding trim at right and bottom with ample room for framing. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/7/2011

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7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm