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Auction 175, Lot 336
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"Dt. de Magellan", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.2 x 5.9 inches
10.7 x 15 cm
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A sailing ship and a tiny sea monster embellish this remarkable little map of the southern tip of South America. The title is held aloft in a ribbon-style cartouche.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 152-53; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A #621.

Condition: A

A crisp, dark impression with some worm tracks in the blank margin at bottom left, well away from map image.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $65

Closed on 11/13/2019

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