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Auction 166, Lot 462

"Paskaert van Cales tot Cadix...", Keulen, Johannes van

Subject: Western Europe

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
23.5 x 20.4 inches
59.7 x 51.8 cm
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Handsome sea chart covering the Atlantic coastline from the English Channel through the Strait of Gibraltar and Cabo de Gata. The map is oriented with north to the left by two compass roses and provides navigational information including safe anchorages, rocks, shoals, and soundings. It is adorned with two figurative cartouches.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on watermarked paper with light scattered foxing and two tiny holes only visible when held to light. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $900 - $1,100

Unsold

Closed on 2/14/2018

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