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Auction 203, Lot 598

Price Reduced by $100!

"Candia cum Insulis Aliquot Circa Graeciam", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Crete & Aegean Islands

Period: 1633 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 13.3 inches
47.8 x 33.8 cm
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This attractive sheet contains seven maps. The large map features the island of Crete and locates towns, villages, rivers and the topography of the island. Above this are smaller inset maps of the islands of Corfu, Zante, Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Scarpanto flanking the strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7900:1A.1; Zacharakis #1454.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression on a sheet with a large "V" watermark. There are two tears within the distance scale that have been archivally repaired on verso, and the centerfold and bottom edge of the sheet have been archivally reinforced on verso. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/23/2025

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