Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, nova Descriptio. [Amsterdam: Hondius-Janssonius, 1623.] — MERCATOR, GERARD. 1512-1594.

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Estimate: $1,500–$2,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscipts, New York · 25 June 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2115126
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Gerard Mercator, Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, nova Descriptio. [Amsterdam: Hondius-Janssonius, 1623.]. Bonhams, 25 Jun 2013, lot 3145. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2115126.

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Gerard Mercator, Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, nova Descriptio. [Amsterdam: Hondius-Janssonius, 1623.]. Bonhams, 25 Jun 2013, lot 3145. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2115126.

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