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"Alexandri Magni Expeditio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Middle East & Central Asia

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.5 x 5.9 inches
19.1 x 15 cm

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This charming small map shows the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. Latin text on verso from Virgil's Aeneid.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8030H:351.

Condition: B

Moderate toning with an ink stain along the neatline at right, a pencil notation at top right, and a small paper flaw along the top edge of the sheet, resulting in a tiny chip.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/9/2022

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"Alexandri Magni Expeditio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Middle East & Central Asia

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.5 x 5.9 inches
19.1 x 15 cm

This charming small map shows the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. Latin text on verso from Virgil's Aeneid.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8030H:351.

Condition: B

Moderate toning with an ink stain along the neatline at right, a pencil notation at top right, and a small paper flaw along the top edge of the sheet, resulting in a tiny chip.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/9/2022

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"Alexandri Magni Expeditio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Middle East & Central Asia

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

7.5 x 5.9 inches19.1 x 15 cm

This charming small map shows the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. Latin text on verso from Virgil's Aeneid.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8030H:351.

Condition: B

Moderate toning with an ink stain along the neatline at right, a pencil notation at top right, and a small paper flaw along the top edge of the sheet, resulting in a tiny chip.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/9/2022

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7.5 x 5.9 inches
19.1 x 15 cm