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Auction 196, Lot 378

"Northumbria, Cumberlandia, et Dunelmensis Episcopatus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northern England & Southern Scotland

Period: 1613 (circa)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 13.9 inches
46.7 x 35.3 cm
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A lovely early map of the border region between England and Scotland. The seas are engraved in Mercator's characteristic moiré pattern and the interior is filled with detail. The large strapwork title cartouche encompasses the distance scale. Latin text on verso, published between 1613-1623.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5110:1.1.

Condition: B+

On a lightly toned sheet with some minor foxing in the margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/7/2024

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