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Linschoten, "Vera effigies et delineatio Insluae Sanctae Helenae" double-page plate w/ series of 3 views of St. Helena [ca. 1589].

Linschoten, Joannes Van. Vera effigies et delineatio Insulae Sanctae Helenae, Qua Ortum Occasum... Double-page plate, consisting of 3 profiles of the island of St. Helena. At lower right "Baptista a Doetechum Sculp." At upper right is an engraved armorial dedication, "Amplissimo Clarissimoque Viro D. D. Francisco Petro Maelsonio Enchvsano Ordinum Hollandiae..." From an edition of "Itinerario...," [c. 1589-1600], plate number at lower right ("140 en 141"). 12 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. Tearing to significant portions of c-fold, crease to lower left portion of sheet, sight condition otherwise near fine, not examined out of frame. Hand-coloring of map, cartouche, dedication, and all decorations.