Mystery of the Strait, early 16th century. Early Americas map, 1885

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'The "Mystery of the Strait" at the beginning of the Sixteenth Century'. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Engraved for Élisée Reclus. Provenance: "The Universal Geography"; by Élisée Reclus, Edited by Keane, Published by Virtue & Co., London [/Americas/]. Type: Antique wood-engraved map.

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Size: 1401px × 1787px
Location: Americas
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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