Sale 672: Rare Americana, including California & the West (#672) 05/02/2019 11:00 AM PDT CLOSED!

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Lot 251 of 455:
Novus orbis, seu descriptionis Indiae occidentalis, 1633  

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$900
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500

Title:
Novus orbis, seu descriptionis Indiae occidentalis

Author:
Laet, Joannis de

Place:
Leiden

Publisher:
Elzevir

Date:
1633

Description:

[26], 690, [18] pp. Illustrated with 1 (of 14) engraved double-page maps. (Folio), 33x21 cm. (13x8¼"), quarter leather with pastepaper boards, sewn on bands, spine titled in gilt. First Latin Edition.

Includes the "Nova Francia" map but notably missing the "Nova Anglia" map, which features the first mention of Manhattan (spelled "Manbattes"). Engraved title page.


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Condition:
Wear to spine and extremities, bands exposed, front and back exterior hinges split; internal toning severe in some places, insect damage along edges of text block, several plates cut out; overall very good.


 
Item number:
304194
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