Description
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Category
Maps, Charts, and Nautical
Medium
old leather covered wood box w/ studs
Distinguishing marks
barely visible "SPAIN" carved in the back, barely visible staples in the back, ancient looking sea chart died into the leather on the lid of box w/ sun dial castle, etc., 2 wood feet on the bottom,
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
The lid of one is 10 x 5 1/4, front is a little over 2 3/4 in. long, wood feet on bottom 5 1/4 in.
Date Period
1500's-1700's??
Weight
approx. 5-10 lbs
History
I found one at a thrift store, and I thought it was just a wood box w/ an atlas on the lid. I later realized it was completely covered w/ old leather, and the names of the island are old and in Spanish. The colors on the "atlas" depict weather according to my research.The one that I am posting pics of is EXTREMELY detailed, which I might not be able to capture in these photos.
Price Paid (If known)
$39 for one and $3 for the other!
For Sale?
No
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