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Auction 140, Lot 654

"Macedonia, Epir. et Achaia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Greece, Balkans

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm
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A fine small map covering northern Greece and Albania with part of Macedonia. The title and distance scale are enclosed in a strapwork cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Light show-through of text on verso with a couple of tiny spots in the image. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $130 - $170

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/23/2012

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