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Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1587-1671 (published)

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This lot consists of seventeenth century title pages and frontis pieces from English atlases. Included are a fine sheet of armorial shields engraved by Joducus Hondius, 1614, for John Speed's Theatreand 2 examples of Speed's title page. There is also a title page from Holinshed's Chronicles and the text title page from John Ogilby's America. Sizes vary from 7.3 x 11.5" to 9.5 x 15".

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Condition varies from good to fair, all with some soil and flaws.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $170

Closed on 3/17/2010

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