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Auction 152, Lot 430

"Iutia Septentrionalis", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Denmark

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 11.4 inches
40.1 x 29 cm
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Handsome map covering the region surrounding Alborg and the Limforden. The map is adorned with a moiré-patterned sea and a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1551:1A.

Condition: B+

Attractive color with very wide margins and light toning. There are damp stains and scattered foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/18/2015

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