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MapMaker: |
Girolamo Ruscelli
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Subject: |
Ancient World |
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Period/Size: |
1561 / 9.4" x 6.3" (23.9 x 16.0 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary French morocco binding, elaborately decorated with gilt, red and cream inlays, spine gilt in bands; rebacked (original backstrip laid down), corners repaired. Maps uncolored. Some light staining & foxing. Small wormhole on 1st 6 leaves. (condition help) |
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References: |
Mickwitz, A. 2:216; Sabin, J. 66503; Phillips, P.L. (Atlases) 371; Shirley, R.W. (BL Atlases) T.PTOL-10a. |
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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 #: |
405 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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