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Auction 141, Lot 317

"Spagnuola", Porcacchi, Tomaso

Subject: Hispaniola

Period: 1590 (circa)

Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
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Charming little map of the island. The interior is filled with anthill style mountains and the stippled engraved sea is teeming with sea monsters, mermaids and ships. It is further embellished with a title cartouche and a compass rose. On a full sheet of Italian text (7 x 10.4") that includes a historiated initial and a banner.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with minor soiling.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/5/2012

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