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Auction 122, Lot 7

"[Atlas Novus Frontispiece]", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 9.5 inches
17.8 x 24.1 cm
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This fascinating frontispiece was designed by Johannes Deger and engraved by Matthias Wolffgang. The central feature is an armillary sphere suspended by the hand of God above a harbor full of ships. Each corner is embellished with a scene representing exploration, astronomy and cartography.

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Condition: A

Narrow (1/16") original top margin with some soil and wormholes in margins.

Estimate: $700 - $800

Sold for: $500

Closed on 12/5/2007

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