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Auction 155, Lot 528

"Graecia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Greece

Period: 1623 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.7 x 14.4 inches
47.5 x 36.6 cm
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This is the first edition of Mercator's map of Greece and the Aegean Sea. The map spans north to Albania, Macedonia and the Dardanelles. The sea is fully engraved with calligraphy in Mercator's characteristic style. The map is embellished with a small strapwork title cartouche and a decorative distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7800:1.1; Zacharakis #1323.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example with a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 2" into map at bottom.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/18/2015

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