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Auction 179, Lot 895
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"Courtiers and Cannibals, Angels and Amazons - The Art of the Decorative Cartographic Titlepage", Shirley, Rodney W.

Subject: References, Title Pages

Period: 2009 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
10 x 11.8 inches
25.4 x 30 cm
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This informative reference work contains decorative title pages and frontispieces that focus on cartography, astronomy, travel and exploration. The volume covers a 400 year period from 1470-1870, and includes the title pages from many well known mapmakers including Munster, Mercator, de Bry, Speed, Blaeu, Moll, Colton, and more. Features 100 entries with full descriptions and large illustrations, many of which are in color. 272 pages. Hardbound in maroon cloth with gilt title on front cover and spine.

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Condition: A

Contents are pristine. Top corners of the covers are slightly bumped with minor wear to the dust jacket.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/16/2020

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