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Antique map of West Coast by Acosta/Metellus

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| MAKER | Acosta/Metellus |
| TITLE | Limes Occidentis et Quivira Anian |
| PLACE ISSUED | Cologne |
| FIRST EDITION | 1598 |
| THIS EDITION | 1600 |
| SIZE (hxw cms) | 18.5 x 24.2 |
| AREA SHOWN | West Coast |
| TECHNIQUE | Copper engraving |
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| VERSO | German text |
| COLOURING | b/w |
| CONDITION | excellent |
| DESCRIPTION | Exceptionally rare map of American west coast, from José de Acosta's 'De Natura Nova Orbis'. Only a handful examples of the book are knowns. Perfect condition. A pristine example of this collector's item. |
| 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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