The First Acquirable, Geographically Realistic, Printed Map of the World
In the Very Rare, True First Edition
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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.
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A Magnificent Example of the First Standardized Atlas
With Maps in Rich, Original Color
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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.
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An Attractive “Daniel’s Dream” World Map
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World/ Cartographic Curiosity. SOLIS, Virgil
[Frankfurt au Main, c. 1560-1662]
Untitled Woodcut World Map.
4 5/8 x 6 inches
Mounted on heavy paper; excellent condition.
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A Richly Colored Example of
The Celebrated Sea Monsters Map
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Iceland. ORTELIUS, A.
[Antwerp, 1612]
Islandia.
13 ¼ x 19 ¼ inches
Fine hand color; a few printer’s creases, else excellent condition.
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One of the Most Celebrated Cartographic Rarities
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Leo Belgicus: The Netherlands & Belgium. KEERE (KAERIUS), P. VAN DEN
[Amsterdam, 1617]
Leo Belgicvs/Arrificiosa & Geographica tabula sub Leonis figura a 17 inferioris Germaniae Provincias...
14 3/8 x 17 ¾ inches.
Superb hand color heightened with gold leaf; excellent condition; in fine gold leaf frame with rosettes set in the corner with a French mat.
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