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The First Acquirable, Geographically Realistic, Printed Map of the World
In the Very Rare, True First Edition


World. PTOLEMY, C. [Rome, 1478]
Untitled Copperplate-Engraved World Map.
12 5/8 x 21 ¼ inches
Two joined sheets, mounted on old paper; manuscript title in upper margin in an early hand; slight wear along centerfold, no loss, few small wormholes including one in the centerfold; expected finger soiling in corners and light toning, still overall an excellent, untrimmed example.
Price On Request


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Early Edition of a Medieval Mappamundi


World Map/ Medieval Cartography. ANONYMOUS [Lyons, 1491/ 1506]
Untitled Woodcut World Map, printed on two sheets.
12 ½ x 14 ½ inches (32 x 37 cm
Trimmed close top and bottom with partial loss of directional words, else excellent with a strong impression.
$45,000


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An Extremely Rare, Early Woodcut World Map


World. GIRAVA, J. De [Milan, 1556]
Typo De La Carta Cosmographica De Gaspar Vopellio Medeburgense.
11 x 16 inches
Close as usual at insertion point; one small marginal mend, else fine with a strong impression.
$55,000


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A Magnificent Example of the First Standardized Atlas
With Maps in Rich, Original Color


Atlas. ORTELIUS, A. [Antwerp, 1592]
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. [colophon:] . . . Antuerpiae, In Officina Plantiniana, Auctoris are & cura. M.D.XCII.
Folio
Sumptuously gold-tooled, modern red morocco binding. 134 maps with fine, original color. Occasional light toning or staining, few minor mends, still overall excellent.
Price On Request


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Superb Portrait of Two Cartographic Giants
In Fine Original Color


Portrait. MERCATOR, G./ HONDIUS, J. [Amsterdam, 1613]
Gerardus Mercator . . . Iudocus Hondius.
15 x 17 ¼ inches
Fine original color; excellent condition
$5,500


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