Exquisita & magno aliquot mensium periculo lustrata et iam retecta Freti Magellanici facies.
(Magellanstrasse - Chile / Argentinien)
Es handelt sich hierbei um eine originale, altkolorierte Kupferstich-Landkarte aus dem Mercator-Hondius Atlas, gedruckt ca. im Jahr 1630.
English description:
This scarce and very decorative, genuine copper engraved map shows the Straits of Magellan, predating the discovery of the Straits of Le Maire. The map in original colours and was published in a Mercator-Hondius atlas around the year 1630. It is orientated with South at top and is enriched by three cartouches, a large compass rose and several sealions, penguins and sailingships (depicting the Dutch expedition of 1599-1600). The map measures 35 x 46 cm (platesize) and is in good condtion, showing some browning due to it's age. The centrefold has been restored from verso.
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