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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 324

Hondius - Virginiae Item et Floridae, Map

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, nova Descriptio, Amsterdam, circa 1620-1638, in two sheets, text in French verso, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, with several decorative cartouches, compass rose, ships, and sea monsters, plate 13-3/4 x 19-1/4 in., sheet 17-3/4 x 23 in., unframed

Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina

Condition

joined at center, edges lined in paper, scattered toning and light staining throughout, some small tears and losses to edges, some handling creases at lower corners, small separation at bottom edge where sheets are joined