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"Hispaniae Nova Describtio, de Integro Multis Inlocis, Secundum Hydrographicas, Desc. Emendata", Mercator/Hondius

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Subject: Spain & Portugal
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size: 14.9 x 20.5

This superb map of Spain and Portugal includes the Balearic Islands. It was very finely engraved by Petrus Kaerius with elaborate cartouches, sailing ships, sea monsters, and compass roses. The sea is engraved in a bold moiré pattern. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6000:1A.1.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a small coat of arms watermark and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom.


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Subject: Spain & Portugal
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size: 14.9 x 20.5

This superb map of Spain and Portugal includes the Balearic Islands. It was very finely engraved by Petrus Kaerius with elaborate cartouches, sailing ships, sea monsters, and compass roses. The sea is engraved in a bold moiré pattern. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6000:1A.1.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a small coat of arms watermark and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom.

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