Descriptio orbis antiqui in XLIV tabulis.
by Johann Davide Koelero, John David Kohler. Koehler. Christoph Weigel
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Full limp calf. Engraved title & forty-four double page hand colored maps, plans and views on stout paper. Plate 1 (Eastern hemisphere map) separated at fold; Plates 2 & 3 (Europe & Iberia) top dampstained; map of Roman Britain rather poorly colored. Occasional splits at gutter fold (please ask for details); thumbing. 355 x 240 mm. Ex Library of Congress copy with their bookplate to front pastedown and stamp to margin foot of title (only). Contents page supplied 1760.
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4284
- Title
- Descriptio orbis antiqui in XLIV tabulis.
- Author
- Johann Davide Koelero, John David Kohler. Koehler. Christoph Weigel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Christoph Weigel
- Place of Publication
- Nurenberg
- Date Published
- 1720
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Ancient History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Cartography;
- Size
- Folio 24 x 35 cm
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed.
About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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