Archived Record - Auction Closed!! Auction #102, closed March, 2003

Lot Number: Title: Period: Cartographer: Subject: Size: Hammer Price: Description:

40 Orbis Vetus Juxta Strabonem 1686 Christophorus Cellarius Ancient World 11.5" x 6.8" $110.00 This map of the ancient world is divided into seven climatic zones. The Asian continent is severely truncated and there is no Japan. The map is nicely composed in a semi-circular projection with a ribbon draped title cartouche at left and a vignette of Strabo using a huge globe at right. At top is a strange and interesting vignette showing a man lounging on top of a prison made into the side of a mountain.