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MapMaker: |
Abraham Ortelius
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
1584 / 18.9" x 11.8" (48.0 x 30.0 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Calf gilt, incorporating boards and inset with covers of 17th c. calf gilt from an earlier binding. Contemporary color with some gold & silver highlighting. Some soiling, mostly marginal. A few maps with slight abrasions at fold. A few tears & repairs. (condition help) |
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References: |
Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 31:03; Koeman, C. (Atlantes) III, Ort 21; Phillips, P.L. (Atlases) 388; Shirley, R.W. (BL Atlases) T.ORT-1t. |
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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 #: |
355 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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