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Lot 412
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"The Iles of Hebrides wth Ther Borderers", Keere, Pieter Van Den

Subject: Northern Scotland & the Hebrides

Period: 1627 (circa)

Publication: England Wales Scotland and Ireland Described

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 3.4 inches
12.4 x 8.6 cm
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This miniature map of the Hebrides Islands includes much of northwestern Scotland and the northern tip of Ireland. A number of islands and towns are named. The strapwork title cartouche also contains the distance scale. This map was included in George Humble's pocket version of Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, which featured maps engraved by Pieter van den Keere. English text on verso.

References: King (3rd Ed.) #1619; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.KEE-1b #56.

Condition: B

A lightly toned sheet with darker toning along the edges. There is a light dampstain in the top margin and remnants of paper tape along the top of the sheet on verso. The page was trimmed by the bookbinder to the bottom edge of the map, and there are two minute chips along the bottom edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $90 - $110

Current High Bid:
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Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $45

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