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Auction 155, Lot 352
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"Cuba Insula [on sheet with] Hispaniola Insula [and] Ins. Iamaica [and] Ins. S. Ioannis [and] I.S. Margareta", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Greater Antilles

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.1 x 7.4 inches
25.7 x 18.8 cm
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This is a reduced version of the Mercator/Hondius folio map of important islands in the West Indies. This later re-issue of the Cloppenburgh plate omits the moiré pattern in the sea, and features several additions, including cartouches added to the distance scales and several sailing ships decorating the map.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #47.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with attractive color, a few tiny spots, and some show-through of text on verso. The page title has been printed over the map in the border at left.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/18/2015

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