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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 6.5 inches
20.3 x 16.5 cm

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This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Light toning and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. Trimmed close to neatline at top, but still ample room for framing.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 6.5 inches
20.3 x 16.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Light toning and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. Trimmed close to neatline at top, but still ample room for framing.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Fessae Regnum", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Africa

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8 x 6.5 inches20.3 x 16.5 cm

This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship embellish the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Light toning and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. Trimmed close to neatline at top, but still ample room for framing.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/5/2012

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8 x 6.5 inches
20.3 x 16.5 cm