Item Detail |
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MapMaker: |
Claudius Ptolemy
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Subject: |
Ancient World |
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Period/Size: |
1477 / 16.5" x 11.0" (42.0 x 28.0 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary Nuremberg binding of blind-stamped calf over wooden boards; a few small repairs to binding. Lacking straps. Contemporary color. A few small wormholes & tears. A few leaves strengthened or repaired. MS annotations by H. Munzer (prior owner). (condition help) |
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References: |
Shirley, R.W. (BL Atlases) T.PTOL-1a; Campbell, T. (Earliest) pp.129-130. |
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Sales Information |
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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 #: |
394 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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