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TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS OF THE STRAIGHT OF MAGELLAN

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TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS OF THE STRAIGHT OF MAGELLAN
TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS OF THE STRAIGHT OF MAGELLAN
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Description
Two 17th century maps of the Straight of Magellan comprising, "Du Destriot De Magellan," circa 1669 hand colored engraving depicting the lower part of Terra del Fuego, by Gerardus Mercator (Flemish 1512-1594), likely from the Cloppenburgh edition of his "Atlas Minor;" together with "America Meridionalis", a hand colored map of South America engraved by Jodocus Hondius (Flemish 1563-1612).

Provenance: From the Estate of C.T. and William Biggers, Atlanta, Georgia.

Approximate dimensions: h. 8.25", w. 11".
Condition
First - Backed with Japanese tissue strengthening one small thin area in blank ocean repairs to two tears just entering border, wrinkles to lower right corner.
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TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS OF THE STRAIGHT OF MAGELLAN

Estimate $300 - $500
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Starting Price $150
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