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Auction 147, Lot 270

"Iucatana", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Central America & Mexico

Period: 1618 (published)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.2 x 3.8 inches
13.2 x 9.7 cm
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A handsome small map of the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The map extends to include a portion of Cuba, and is embellished with a moire-pattern sea and a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9550:342.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with attractive color and light, overall toning.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $70

Closed on 11/20/2013

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