Lot 55
  • 55

World--Arias Montanus, Benedict.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ...Sacrae geographiae tabulam ex antiquissimorum. [Antwerp, c.1650], 305 x 510mm., double-page engraved map, [Shirley 125 (addenda)], repaired tear at lower edge (just affecting engraved surface), slight discoloration at fold
  • paper

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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Catalogue Note

An uncommon variant of the map, printed from a new plate.