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Auction 195, Lot 421

"Dt. de Magellan", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Tierra del Fuego

Period: 1684 (published)

Publication: Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 5.9 inches
10.4 x 15 cm
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A sailing ship and a tiny sea monster embellish this remarkable little map of the southern tip of South America. The title is held aloft in a ribbon-style cartouche.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 152-53; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.

Condition: A

A dark impression with minor toning and faint, marginal foxing.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/15/2023

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