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Rare Original Miniature Map of Papua New Guinea and the Salomon Islands, 1600

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Very handsome original old coloured copper engraving of Papua and the Solomon Island. Title of the map 'Descriptio Novae Guneae et Inss. Salom. On the reverse text in Latin. Very interesting and decorative miniature map of this area over 400 years ago.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1600-1609
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1600
  • Condition:
    The image is fine and nicely coloured.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGSH-0071stDibs: LU3054328546382

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