Orbis Terrarum. Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita.

AUCTION 77 | Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

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Lot 119

VISSCHER, NICHOLAS.

Orbis Terrarum. Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita.

Hand-colored. 12.5 x 19 inches (32 x 48 cm) to mat.

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.