Orbis Terrarum. Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

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author

VISSCHER, NICHOLAS.

Place

Amsterdam, first edition 1663 (or later).

Description

Hand-colored.

references

Shirley 431.

summary

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.

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

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