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Auction 172, Lot 366
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"Le Detroit de Magellan se Trouve Entre les 287 et 295 Degrez de Longitude et sa Latitude...", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication: L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 8.9 inches
33.8 x 22.6 cm
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This attractive map provides excellent detail of the coastlines, soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards of the Strait of Magellan. The title is enclosed in a large drape style cartouche. Finely engraved by Charles Inselin.

References: Pastoureau, FER I [24].

Condition: B

A nice impression with light soiling, overall soft creasing, and a professionally repaired tear that extends from the bottom left corner to the center of the map. Professionally remargined at top with a small chip at bottom right that has also been repaired.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/17/2019

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