Orbis Terrarum. Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita.
AUCTION 77 |
Thursday, January 17th,
2019 at 1:00 PM
"K2" Online Auction: Printed Books, Holy Land Maps, Posters, & Jewish Graphic Art
Lot 119
VISSCHER, NICHOLAS.
Orbis Terrarum. Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita.
Amsterdam, first edition 1663 (or later).:
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $550
Handsome and colorful map of the world, with two inset astronomical diagrams. Each corner charmingly depicts the inhabitants, flora and fauna of the continents. Visscher's artistic style set the standard for many later cartographers.