Title:
“[Atlas] Theatrum Orbis Terrarum”
Map Maker:
Abraham Ortelius
Folio. 53 double-page maps, plus engraved title an... (full text available to subscribers)
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MapMaker: |
Abraham Ortelius
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
1570 / 16.1" x 11.0" (40.9 x 28.0 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary sprinkled sheep; binding repaired. Contemporary color. Early ms notes on versos of most maps. Title repaired. Library stamp on dedication leaf. A few small repairs in 5 maps. Short tears in 3 maps. Old handling stains. (condition help) |
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References: |
Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 31:002; Koeman, C. (Atlantes) Ort 1D. |
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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 #: |
353 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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