Quilted and padded cloth coloured worldmap in two hemispheres by Pieter Goos after Nicolaus Visscher,
Book Description
[Worldmaps]. Visscher, Nicolaus. Quilted and padded cloth coloured worldmap in two hemispheres by Pieter Goos after Nicolaus Visscher, 1652, inset circular maps of the arctics, illustrations of the elements and peoples of the world, 87 x 110 cm. (excluding gilt brocade hanging tabs, ca. 7 cm.), gold brocade border, silk backing, complete with hardwood hanging stick.
Dealer Notes
= Charming wallmap, still showing California as an island. Produced circa late 19th/ early 20th century. Verso with some wear/ signs of age.
Author
[Worldmaps]. Visscher, Nicolaus
Date
late 19th/ early 20th cent.
Binding
n/a
Illustrator
Pieter Goos
Condition
Silk verso with some wear/ signs of age.
Price: £475.00
Offered by Fahrenheit 451 Antiquarian Booksellers
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