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MapMaker: |
Mercator [Family]
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Subject: |
Western Europe |
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Period/Size: |
1585-89 / 16.5" x 11.0" (42.0 x 28.0 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary vellum; binding repaired with several guards renewed and covers restored. Maps uncolored. An area of upper marginal soiling at beginning. Two maps with repaired holes at rust spots. A few other rust spots. (condition help) |
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Source: |
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References: |
Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 1:001 & 1:002B; Shirley, R.W. (BL Atlases) T.MER-2a & 2b. |
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| Sales Information |
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Price: |
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Offered by: |
Sotheby's |
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Catalog: |
Sale L06406 - The Library of Lord Wardington: Important Atlases and Geographies - Part Two - October (8481) |
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Lot/Item #: |
281 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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