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Nr. 288: Planisphaerium Terrestre..
Beschreibung:
"Planisphaerium Terrestre, Sive Terrarum Orbis .. representatio quintuplex". Title repeated in Dutch. The world shown in twin central hemispheres surrounded by eight smaller projections depicting the world from various angles and four small circular diagrams. Double-page engraved map in original colour by Carel Allard, Amsterdam 1696 or later. Verso no text. 51,5 x 59 cm.
Shirley 578. - Striking copy in exceptionally fine early colour with a deep-black cross-hatched background! On the central map prominence is given to major places by reluctant gold heightening. Original narrow margins as issued in the Atlas, cut just outside borderline. Few creases taken out and some unobtrusive repairs to lower centrefold. Fine copy.
"Planisphaerium Terrestre, Sive Terrarum Orbis .. representatio quintuplex". Title repeated in Dutch. The world shown in twin central hemispheres surrounded by eight smaller projections depicting the world from various angles and four small circular diagrams. Double-page engraved map in original colour by Carel Allard, Amsterdam 1696 or later. Verso no text. 51,5 x 59 cm.
Shirley 578. - Striking copy in exceptionally fine early colour with a deep-black cross-hatched background! On the central map prominence is given to major places by reluctant gold heightening. Original narrow margins as issued in the Atlas, cut just outside borderline. Few creases taken out and some unobtrusive repairs to lower centrefold. Fine copy.
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