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Auction 132, Lot 751

"A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World", Speed, John

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1966 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
12 x 18 inches
30.5 x 45.7 cm
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This is from the series of facsimile atlases published by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. of Amsterdam. It is the complete George Humble edition of 1627 with an interesting introduction by R.A. Skelton. Hardbound in green buckram with dust jacket.

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Condition: A+

Dust jacket with minor soil.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/2/2010

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