Online February Auction (Sale #274)

Petrus Plancius

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

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Description

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

Property from: Dixon

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

Category: Collectibles > Books

Estimated Sale Time: 11:55 am CST

Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot.
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Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), New Jersey (6.250%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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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

Dimensions: 12.25 x 19.375 in