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Auction 141, Lot 402

"Northumbr. Cumberladia Dunelm. Episcop.", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern England

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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Charming and beautifully engraved map of the region of northern England and southern Scotland. The map is filled with details and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, a sailing ship and a sea monster. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling and a tiny tear in right blank margin. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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