Estate / Collection: An Upper East Side Map Collector
[MAP - EUROPE]
ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Europae. [Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1584 or later]. Hand-colored engraved map, Latin text to verso. The sheet measures 18 x 23 inches. Framed. There is a four-inch closed split at the bottom of the sheet along the central fold, light toning to margins, a few pale spots and some toning along the paper tab reinforcing the central fold at the verso.
Sold for $576
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Estate / Collection: An Upper East Side Map Collector
[MAP - EUROPE]
ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Europae. [Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1584 or later]. Hand-colored engraved map, Latin text to verso. The sheet measures 18 x 23 inches. Framed. There is a four-inch closed split at the bottom of the sheet along the central fold, light toning to margins, a few pale spots and some toning along the paper tab reinforcing the central fold at the verso.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
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