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"Fretum Magellani", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm

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Splendid little map featuring the Strait of Magellan. The map is centered on a large, finely engraved, compass rose and further embellished with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9950:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression that is a bit uneven in the right border, on a bright sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/12/2025

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"Fretum Magellani", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm

Splendid little map featuring the Strait of Magellan. The map is centered on a large, finely engraved, compass rose and further embellished with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9950:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression that is a bit uneven in the right border, on a bright sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/12/2025

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"Fretum Magellani", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:

6.8 x 5 inches17.3 x 12.7 cm

Splendid little map featuring the Strait of Magellan. The map is centered on a large, finely engraved, compass rose and further embellished with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9950:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression that is a bit uneven in the right border, on a bright sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/12/2025

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6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm