Sunday, February 21, 2021
Online February Auction | LOT #155 - Petrus Plancius “Tabula Geographica” Engraved Map
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LOT #155
Petrus Plancius "Tabula Geographica" Engraved Map
c.1625, hand-colored engraving from a Dutch Bible, map divided among the twelve tribes of Israel and filled with regions spoken of in the Book of Joshua, (15) hand colored vignettes from the Book of Joshua surround the map including the battle between David and Goliath; Dutch text on verso; references: Laor #567; Poortman & Augusteijn #78; in plastic protective sleeve
Estimate: $300 - $400
Hammer Price: $300
Dimensions: Height: 12 1/4 inches, Width: 19 3/8 inches (map only)
Condition: Good, moderate wear; main crease in center, creases on right and left where it appears to have been folded; binding tape used en verso all edges and center, not covering text; binding tape on front at bottom right; some stains and pink paint en verso
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Sales Tax: New Jersey (6.250%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%)
Approximate Sale Time: New Jersey (6.250%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%)