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Auction 168, Lot 434

Rare Map that Only Appeared in Two Editions of Atlas Minor

"Eboracensis Provincia", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Eastern England

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.2 x 6.3 inches
20.8 x 16 cm
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This small map of Yorkshire is filled with tiny towns and extends from Middlesbrough in the north, to Sheffield in the south, and to Settle in the west. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere. German text on verso. This map is rare as it only appeared in two editions of the Atlas Minor.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5365:352.1.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor foxing along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/6/2018

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