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Auction 202, Lot 768

"[Facsimile] The English Pilot - The Fourth Book", Thornton & Seller

Subject: References, Facsimile Atlas

Period: 1967 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.3 x 20.1 inches
31.2 x 51.1 cm
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This well-produced facsimile atlas of The English Pilot - The Fourth Book (originally published in 1689) is the first volume from the fourth series of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum collection. William Fisher and John Thornton's volume was the first English sea-atlas to focus exclusively on American waters. It features 15 double-page and 5 full-page charts, all in black & white. 148 pages, with bibliographical note by Coolie Verner. Elephant folio, hardbound in red cloth boards with gilt insignia on cover, title on spine, and an illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Contents are clean and tight. Dust jacket is soiled with a few short tears and a small chip.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/12/2025

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