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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 136 - closed 6/1/2011

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Lot #811: "[2 Volumes] Oud-Nederlandsche Kaartmakers in Betrekking met Plantijn" 

Cartographic reference book 2 Volumes Oud Nederlandsche Kaartmakers in
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Estimate:
$275.00 - $350.00
Sold for: $200.00

Lot 811
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Subject: Reference Books
Date: 1912

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Condition: A
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Color: uncolored

Size: 6.3 x 9.3 inches
16.0 x 23.7 cm

The history of the cartographers from the Low Countries and their publisher, Plantijn, is described in this two-volume reference work. This first edition classic, by Jan Denuce, from the early days of cartographic studies is written in Dutch, and includes chapters on De Jode, Ortelius, Mylius, Vriendts, Hogenberg, Mercator, and others. 8vo, cloth boards with gilt lettering and bands on spine. Volume I: 298 pp., 12 plates (one fold out). Volume II: 362 pp., 7 plates (one fold out).

Spine lightly faded, otherwise near fine.

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