Lot 85
  • 85

Mercator, Michael

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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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.

Literature

Burden, Mapping of North America, 87