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Lot 85: Mercator, Michael

Est: $5,000 USD - $8,000 USDSold:
Sotheby'sNew York, NY, USJune 19, 2009

Item Overview

Description

America sive India Nova. Amsterdam: Henricus Hondius, 1595 [but 1613 or later] Double-page engraved hemispherical map (18 ¼ x 22 ¼ in.; 464 x 565 mm), with an elaborate floral border containing three inset maps and a cartouche, all handcolored; repaired tear in lower half of center fold, light marginal soiling and spotting. Floated, glazed and framed.

Artist or Maker

Literature

Burden, Mapping of North America, 87

Auction Details

The Graham Arader Sale

by
Sotheby's
June 19, 2009, 12:00 AM EST

1334 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, US