Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023
Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 159
Gerard Mercator - Map of the Arctic, 1595
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
Gerard Mercator (1512-1594), Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, Amsterdam, 1595, text in Latin verso, first state, engraving on laid paper with hand coloring, plate 14-5/8 x 15-5/8 in., sheet 16-1/2 x 20-5/8 in.; wood frame, 24 x 25-1/4 in.
Condition
hinged in on mat with archival tape, some toning and light staining throughout, toning/corrosion from green/brown ink verso, tape residue at edges, repair along join line; frame with light wear
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Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
