Item Detail |
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MapMaker: |
Rumold Mercator
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
1587 / 11.3" x 20.5" (28.7 x 52.1 cm)
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Color: |
Colored
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Condition: |
(B+) A nice impression with full original color on watermarked paper. There is light toning, a short crease in the southern continent (south of Africa), marginal soiling with some old manuscript notations in bottom blank margin, and professional repairs (condition help) |
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Source: |
Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae |
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References: |
Shirley #157; Portinaro & Knirsch XLVIII; Suarez (Veil) #31, plt. XI; Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #01:1A. |
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Sales Information |
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Offered by: |
Old World Auctions |
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Catalog: |
Auction No. 156 - Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases & Globes (9289) |
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Lot/Item #: |
9 |
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Date: |
02/2016
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