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Auction 208, Lot 8

"Descrittione del Mappamondo", Porcacchi, Tomaso

Subject: World

Period: 1620 (published)

Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.8 x 4.3 inches
14.7 x 10.9 cm
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Charming miniature map of the world on an oval projection, engraved by Girolamo Porro after a larger world map by Camoccio on the Gastaldi prototype. The huge mythical Terra Incognita dominates the Southern Hemisphere. On a full sheet (7.7 x 11.5") of Italian text with decorative capital letter below map and page 193 above. Italian text continues on the verso.

References: King (3rd ed.) #1572; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #191-46; Shirley #127.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright, watermarked sheet with a stain and a small worm hole in the top blank margin, and light marginal soiling. A short edge tear at bottom has been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 4/22/2026

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