10-30-201610-30-2016
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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North and South America. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio.

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

North and South America. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio. Antwerp: Ortelius, [c. 1595, dated 1587 in the plate]. Double page folio page copper-plate engraved map, hand-colored, matted and framed, sight 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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Keywords

David Spinney, Nova Descriptio, Antwerp