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. Mounted on gold leaf in a fine archival frame.
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A Very Rare, Miniature World Map of the 15th Century
In Original Color
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World. SCHEDEL, H./ SCHONSPERGER, J.
[Augsburg, 1497]
Secuda etas mundi folium xiii.
9 ¼ x 12 ¼ inches
4 x 5 ½ inches (map only) 9 ¼ x 12 ¼ inches (printed area with text). Crude though certainly original color; capitals in text rubricated with red underlining in both map and text; patch in centerfold but no loss, two mended splits from lower margin, hand soiling, still very good.
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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 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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