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Auction 159, Lot 571
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"Corscica [on sheet with] Sardinia", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Corsica, Sardinia

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 13.6 inches
46.7 x 34.5 cm
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Two boldly engraved maps of Corsica and Sardinia on a single folio sheet, each enclosed in its own border. Each is filled with depictions of the topography and cities and is adorned with strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7520+7530:1A.1.

Condition: B+

Nice impression with full original color, light toning, and a bit of color offsetting.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/14/2016

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