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Auction 151, Lot 445

"Europa", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Europe

Period: 1618 (published)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.4 x 3.8 inches
13.7 x 9.7 cm
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This miniature map of Europe extends to include Iceland, Greenland, the mythical island of Frisland and a bit of Americae Pars. French title page on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1000:342.

Condition: A

A nice impression with attractive color and a printer's crease at bottom right that just enters title cartouche.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/19/2014

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