A Magnificent Atlas of the Ancient World
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Atlas. ORTELIUS, A.
[Antwerp, 1624]
Abrahami Ortelii theatri orbis terrarum parergon; sive veteris geographiae tabulae, . . . Edition novissima . . . Balthasaris Moreti. Antverpiae, ex officina Plantiniana, 1624.
Folio
Contemp. vellum, red morrocco label, shaken; 39 map sheets, 3 views, 2 plates; all with fine hand color; light damp-staining and conservation to bottom margins in early pages; overall sound, very good.
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One of the Most Opulent World Maps of the Dutch Golden Age
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World. VISSCHER, C. J.
[Amsterdam, 1639/ 1652]
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula Autore. N. I. Piscator.
18 x 22 inches
Superb hand color; excellent condition.
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A Rare Atlas in a Magnificent Binding
With an Important Provenance
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Atlas/ Fine Binding. NICOLOSI, G. B.
[Rome, 1660]
Dell’Hercole e Studio Geografico Di Gio Battista Nicolosi Dottore Di Sacra Teologia Volume Secondo.
Folio
Dedication, title, “Avvertimento” and 14 map sheets. Original, highly ornate gold-tooled, red morocco binding in fine condition; original outline color on maps; some repaired worming and mends to centerfolds of maps, else excellent.
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Attractive, Manuscript, English Estate Plan on Vellum
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Pembridge/ England. ASHLEY, I./ HARRIS, John Jr.
[, 1772]
A Map of the Lower House Farm at Noke in the Parish of Pembridge and County of Hereford I: Ashley, Tenant.
23 3/8 x 26 1/2 inches. Pen and ink and watercolors on vellum; excellent.
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Weight of the World Magnified
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Miniature Terrestrial Globe/ Paperweight. AMERICAN GLOBE AND SCHOOL SUPPLY CO./ RAND MCNALLY
[Seneca Falls, NY, 1891]
Rand McNally & Co.’s New 3 Inch Terrestrial Globe Copyright 1891, by Rand, McNally, & Co.
3-inch diameter globe anchored in magnifying glass as issued; 5 ½ inches total height. Color-printed, wax-engraved (?) gores; some fading of place names, a few repair in extreme southern portion, but overall remarkably little wear; overall excellent condition.
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