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Tue, Oct 18, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 391

De Wit, Double Hemisphere Map, Engraving, c 1720

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC

Description:

Novi Orbis Tabukla In Lucem Edita A.F. De Wit, Double Hemisphere Map, Hand Colored Engraving, Frederick De Wit (c. 1629-1706), titled across top 'Nova Orbis Tabula In Lucem Edita, A.F. De Wit', published by Covens and Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1720, depicting a double hemisphere view of the world with two smaller inset views of the North and South poles, and decorative vignettes representing the four seasons, matted and framed. Frame size: 27 1/2 in. x 31 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight 18 1/2 in. x Width: 22 in.

Condition:

Good codnition, light toning, some foxing, central vertical crease, small tear in border lower left edge, not viewed out of frame.