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Auction 175, Lot 624

"Guinea", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.2 x 5.3 inches
18.3 x 13.5 cm
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Charming small map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The island of Sao Tome is shown in detail in an attractive inset map. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius for Jansson's editions of the pocket atlas between 1628 and 1651. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8700:352.1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with scattered foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 11/13/2019

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