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Antique map of Magellanica by Heyns




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MAKER Heyns
TITLE Freti Magellanici
PLACE ISSUED Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION 1600
THIS EDITION 1606
SIZE (hxw cms) 34.7 x 46.1
AREA SHOWN Magellanica
TECHNIQUE Copper engraving
COLOURING or. col.
CONDITION The overall quality of this antique map is very good
DESCRIPTION Exceptionally rare and early map of Magellan's Strait by Zacharias Heyns. It is the first accurate map of the Strait, and was compiled from the maps made by during the circumnavigation of the fleet by Mahu and de Cordes (1598-1600). A few copies of the Hondius first edition of 1606 still include Heyn's imprint. Ref. Schilder MCN VII, Map 16.28.
GUARANTEE We do not sell reproductions. We guarantee that this is a genuine and original antique map that was published on or near the given date. A certificate of authentication is provided on request.



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