Lot 605
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STRADANUS, Giovanni (Jan v.d. Straet), (1523-1605). "Americae retectio". N.d., Ph. Galle, (c. 1600). Plain allegorical engr. by Adr. Collaert. 212 x 283 mm (plate size). (Lower blank margin a bit dam., traces of removed adhesive tape visible in left and right lower blank margin). -- Added: Id. "America". N.d. (c. 1600). Engr. by Th. Galle. 201 x 269 mm (plate size). (Lower blank margin a bit frayed, several traces of removed adhesive tape in blank margin). -- (2).
Ad 1: Allegorical title plate of a series of 4 prints on 'The Discovery of America'. With title in cartouche and two portrait medallions depicting Amerigo Vespucci and Christopher Columbus; a globe at centre labelled with three continents resting on the figure of Neptune, surrounded by a drapery held by a bird and the figures of Flora and Janus, representing Florence and Genoa respectively. Printed on laid paper. No wm detected. - First state (of 4). Sabin 92665; New Hollstein 342. Ad 2: First plate of the series 'Nova reperta', depicting Amerigo Vespucci discovering America. Printed on laid paper. - First state. Sabin 92666; New Hollstein 323(1).€ 800
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