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Auction 142, Lot 602

"Natolia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Turkey

Period: 1607 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 5.8 inches
18.8 x 14.7 cm
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This is a reduced version of Mercator's map of Turkey with the Greek Archipelago and Cyprus. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Trimmed close to neatline at top, as issued. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/28/2012

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