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Auction 152, Lot 427

"Fionia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 14 inches
40.1 x 35.6 cm
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Fine early map of Fyn and the surrounding islands with great detail of the cities and even tiny villages. The sea is stipple engraved and the map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and Mercator's characteristic calligraphy. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1530:1A.1.

Condition: B+

Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a small rust stain along centerfold and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that just enters map border at bottom.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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