Map of the North pole by Janson 1645
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2 800 SEK
Utropspris
4 000 SEK
Beskrivning
NORTH POLE. JANSSONIUS, (JANSON), J. Nova et accvrata Poli arctici et terrarum circum Iacentium descriptio. Amsterdam (apud Ioannem Ianssonium) n.d. (About 1645).
Engraved map with outline colour and two decorative cartouches in colour, one allergoric in the sky showing God and the Devil sitting on a cloud, and one with two hunters, foxes and a bear. About 415x530 mm. Dutch text on verso.
Interesting map depicting the North Pole with parts of Russia, America, Scandinavia and Iceland and Greenland
Konditionsrapport
Two small repaired tears to upper margin, some minor tears, some soiling, pencil notes to lower margin, centrefold visible as usual, probably flattened.
Auktionsnummer:
452409
Datum:
2017-04-06