Title:
“[Atlas] The Sea-Mirrour Containing a Briefe Instruction in the Art of Navigation; and a Description of the Seas and Coasts of the Easterne, Northerne, and Westerne Navigation”
Map Maker:
Blaeu [Family]
Folio. Three parts bound in one. 109 maps (106 dou... (full text available to subscribers)
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MapMaker: |
Blaeu [Family]
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
1640 / 14.2" x 9.4" (36.1 x 23.9 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary calf; brass clasps; binding rebacked & repaired; original spine retained. Maps uncolored. Inkstamps on versos of maps & titles (some show-through). Some browning & spotting, sometimes severe. Some damp-staining. A few minor tears & repairs. (condition help) |
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References: |
Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 2:121; Koeman, C. (Atlantes) Bl 9 & 10. |
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Offered by: |
Sotheby's |
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Catalog: |
The Wardington Library, Part One: A-K. Oct. 18, 2005 (392) |
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Lot/Item #: |
53 |
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Date: |
10/2005
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