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Auction 184, Lot 384

"Cuba Insula [on sheet with] Hispaniola Insula [and] Insula Iamaica [and] Ins. S. Ioannis [and] I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Greater Antilles

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - L'Atlas ou Meditations Cosmographiques...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.4 x 13.9 inches
49.3 x 35.3 cm
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This great, composite map of important islands in the West Indies is presented with two large maps of Cuba and Hispaniola, and smaller maps of Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Isla Margarita along the left side. The map of Cuba includes an inset plan of Havana. The map is richly embellished with a variety of sea monsters, a flying fish, sailing ships and strapwork cartouches. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9610:1A.

Condition: A

Nice impression and color with a short edge tear and a couple of worm holes confined to the bottom blank margin that have been professionally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $550

Closed on 9/15/2021

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