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Auction 98, Lot 260

"Groenland", Bertius, Petrus

Subject: Greenland and Iceland

Period: 1616 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.2 x 3.7 inches
13.2 x 9.4 cm
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This handsome miniature map is the first map to focus on Greenland. The island is shown as a narrow island with a central mountain range. Across the Fretum Davis is C. Bedford. Iceland is also shown with an erupting volcano. Decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Toned with a few tiny wormholes in margins, away from image. One insignificant spot in sea.

Estimate: $500 - $550

Sold for: $280

Closed on 3/6/2002

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