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"Orbis Vetus", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1781 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

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12.8 x 8.6 inches
32.5 x 21.8 cm

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Copper engraving of the ancient world as described by Ptolemy. There is good detail of important cities (with ancient place names), mountain ranges and rivers. Seven distance scales.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with a small paper flaw in Western Africa and light toning and foxing that is mostly confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $33

Closed on 9/11/2024

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"Orbis Vetus", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1781 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

12.8 x 8.6 inches
32.5 x 21.8 cm

Copper engraving of the ancient world as described by Ptolemy. There is good detail of important cities (with ancient place names), mountain ranges and rivers. Seven distance scales.

References:

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a small paper flaw in Western Africa and light toning and foxing that is mostly confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $33

Closed on 9/11/2024

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"Orbis Vetus", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1781 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

12.8 x 8.6 inches32.5 x 21.8 cm

Copper engraving of the ancient world as described by Ptolemy. There is good detail of important cities (with ancient place names), mountain ranges and rivers. Seven distance scales.

References:

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a small paper flaw in Western Africa and light toning and foxing that is mostly confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $33

Closed on 9/11/2024

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12.8 x 8.6 inches
32.5 x 21.8 cm