- 2032
ANDREAS LAMBERT. TYPUS ORBIS TERRARIUM. [COLOGNE: 1596]
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2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Typus orbis terrarium. [Cologne, 1596]
Copperplate engraving (265 x 345 mm). Fine
Literature
Shirley 190
Catalogue Note
“Examples of Andreas’ world map are rarely offered for sale” (Shirley). The text of the map includes a quote from Cicero – “Who can consider human affairs to be great, when he comprehends the eternity and vastness of the entire world?”