Catalog Archive
Auction 110, Lot 761
Print View

"Early Maps and Charts of the West Coast of North America", Putman, Robert

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1982 (published)

Publication: Mercbook International Ltd.

Color:

Size:
22.5 x 30.5 inches
57.2 x 77.5 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Superb portfolio of twelve maps and charts reproduced from the originals in the collections of the museums and libraries. Includes several portolan charts, maps featuring the island of California, and several rare sea charts. These maps beautifully illustrate this important part of American cartographic history. The 32 pp., 4to, booklet provides an introduction and full details on each map. Maps are printed in full-color on fine hand-made rag paper and housed in a beautiful linen and leather (elephant folio) portfolio. Limited edition, #305 of 500.

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/2/2005

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

Read more about us...

Recent Articles

More...

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

© 2024 - All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Sitemap