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Auction 187, Lot 760
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"Atlas Maior "The Greatest and Finest Atlas Ever Published"", Krogt, Peter van der

Subject: References, Blaeu

Period: 2006 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
9 x 13.4 inches
22.9 x 34 cm
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Taschen directed and produced this fabulous reprint of Johann Blaeu's Atlas Maior, "the cartographical masterpiece of the Baroque." It is based on the hand-colored copy with gilt highlights held by Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek in Vienna. In addition to selected original text by Blaeu, each map is accompanied by new contextualizing information written by Peter van der Krogt. 415 pages. Hardbound with illustrated cover and dust jacket.

References:

Condition: B+

Contents are very good, but the hinge is starting at the front of the book. Covers slightly bumped.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/27/2022

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