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Auction 164, Lot 695

"Africae Descriptio", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Africa

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 5.7 inches
20.1 x 14.5 cm
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Fine small map of Africa, which is based largely on the work of Hernicus Hondius and incorporates information from Bleau’s map of 1617, especially on the river systems. Though smaller in size, the map includes more place names than Hondius' 1607 folio map of the continent. It is decorated with a delicate title cartouche. Engraved by Abraham Goos. Dutch text on verso.

References: Betz #64.1; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8600:352.1.

Condition: A

A nice example with minor toning, alight marginal soiling, and a short crease at bottom right.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 9/13/2017

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