Nordenskiöld, A.E.
Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 July 2006 at 12:00 BST
£335
Description
Facsimile Atlas to the early history of cartography with reproductions of the most important maps printed in the XV and XVI centuries. Stockholm, 1889, folio, translated from the Swedish by Johan Adolf Ekelof, 51 full sheet cartographical facsimiles, contemporary morocco gilt, worn, inner hinges strengthened, interior clean; Ibid Periplus an essay on the early history of charts and sailing directions. Stockholm, 1897, folio, 60 full page facsimile charts contemporary morocco gilt, worn, hinges splitting, small section lacking from head of backstrip, interior clean (2)
Footnote
Provenance: From the collection of J.G. Bartholomew, map publisher.