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Auction 172, Lot 530

"Morea", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southern Greece

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.8 x 5.3 inches
17.3 x 13.5 cm
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This handsome small map of the southern part of Greece is engraved to illustrate rivers, mountains, forests, cities and villages. It is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating the distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7820:351; Zacharakis #1461.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with minor toning.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/17/2019

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