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Auction 93, Lot 288

"Legionis, Biscaiae Et Guipiscoae Typus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Spain

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 13.5 inches
47 x 34.3 cm
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Map shows the Province of Cantabria, from the Pyrénées in the east to the Province of Asturia in the west. The Bay of Biscay has two sailing ships. Nice original color and two strapwork title cartouches.

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Condition: A+

Couple of tiny professional repairs in wide margins.

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $325

Closed on 12/6/2000

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