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Auction 185, Lot 417
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"De Cust van Barbaria Streckende van C.S. Vincent tot C. Verde", Doncker, Henrick

Subject: Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Period: 1659 (circa)

Publication: De Zee-Atlas ofte Water-Waerelt

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 16.9 inches
53.8 x 42.9 cm
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This finely engraved sea chart covers from Lisbon, Portugal to Cape Verde, Africa. It also features the important Atlantic islands including the Azores, Cape Verde, Canary, and Madeira Islands. A compass rose orients the map with north to the left. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales.

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Condition: B+

Trimmed to the neatline all around and entirely backed with old paper. There are several small centerfold separations and light scattered foxing mostly along the centerfold.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $230

Closed on 11/17/2021

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