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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Munster’s Menagerie of Monsters
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Monsters. MUNSTER, S.
[Basel, c. 1550]
Meerwunder und Seltzame Thier wie die in den Mitnachtigen Landern im Meer und auff dem Landt Gefunden warden.
11 x 13 ½ inches
Fine hand color; excellent condition.
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Geography & Cartography Emblematically Presented
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World. SAVIGNY, C. de.
[Paris, 1587]
Geographie.
16 x 12 ¼ inches
Fine condition.
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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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