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Lot 12 1657: Composite Atlas Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio
16 by 12 in.
Folio, contemporary pigskin over boards, marked G.M.F. to spine.
Collection of bound 16th Century maps. Manuscript title Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio, 1657, G.M.F. within an engraved title page. A total of 90 engraved maps (72 double page) by or after Mercator, Ortelius, Hondius, Janssonius and Quad, with fine examples of Ireland. Some maps cut to neatline or backed on paper. Volume with ex-libris label of Philipp Ferdinand von Gudenu (1710-1783), a draughtsman who worked in Mainz and Constantinople. A unique and fascinating item.
Folio, contemporary pigskin over boards, marked G.M.F. to spine.
Collection of bound 16th Century maps. Manuscript title Orbis Novi et Antiqvi Delineatio, 1657, G.M.F. within an engraved title page. A total of 90 engraved maps (72 double page) by or after Mercator, Ortelius, Hondius, Janssonius and Quad, with fine examples of Ireland. Some maps cut to neatline or backed on paper. Volume with ex-libris label of Philipp Ferdinand von Gudenu (1710-1783), a draughtsman who worked in Mainz and Constantinople. A unique and fascinating item.
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