Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 352
De Wit - Nova Orbis Tabula In Lucem Edita, Map
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for
$2,800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Frederick De Wit (circa 1629-1706), Nova Orbis Tabula In Lucem Edita, A.F. De Wit, published by Covens and Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1720, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper, double hemisphere view of the world with two smaller inset views of the North and South poles, decorative vignettes representing the four seasons, plate 19-1/2 x 22-7/8 in., sheet 20-3/8 x 23-1/2 in., unframed
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Condition
several tears at top and bottom edges, edges reinforced with period paper verso, scattered areas of staining and some foxing throughout, some retouch at top along and near join line, "1687" written inscribed in ink on title cartouche
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