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Auction 177, Lot 194

"St. Augus. de Floride", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: St. Augustine, Florida

Period: 1685 (published)

Publication: Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 5.8 inches
10.9 x 14.7 cm
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This is a beautifully engraved early bird's-eye view of St. Augustine. It gives an excellent view of the fort and the tiny settlement with a large three-masted warship under full sail in the foreground, plus a smaller coastal sailing ship. The ribbon-style title cartouche floats above the scene. There is a German title above the map: Die Stadt dess H Augustins in Florida. Fig. 19, with blank verso.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.

Condition: A

Near fine.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/29/2020

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