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Auction 88, Lot 270

"de Zee Custen van Hispanien van Gibralter tot Caep S. Martin als mede van Barbarien van Seute tot C. Tenes", Doncker, Henrick

Subject: Mediterranean

Period: 1669 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 15.5 inches
50.8 x 39.4 cm
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Very fine sea chart of the Strait of Gibraltar and the westernmost Mediterranean. Large, beautifully colored title cartouche featuring two seamen using navigation instruments. Rhumb lines and two compass roses further embellish the chart. Coastlines in outline color. On fine thick paper with a crisp impression.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 10/2/1999

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