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Auction 170, Lot 476

"Ultonia Oriental", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern Ireland

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5.2 inches
16.5 x 13.2 cm
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Charming map of Northern Ireland including Belfast and extending south to Drogheda. Decorated with a large strapwork title cartouche, a sailing ship and a sea monster. Latin text on verso.

References: Law, p. 28; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5941:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on watermarked paper with light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/14/2018

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