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Auction 155, Lot 458

"Iutia Septentrionalis", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Denmark

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 11.4 inches
39.9 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. French text on verso.

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

Condition: A

A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and one tiny tear near center of image that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/18/2015

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