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BUENTING, Heinrich
Die Ganze Welt in einem Kleberblatt - 1581
25,5 x 35,5 cm; wood; old col.
Shirley 142; exc. cond.
Extremely unusual and highly dec. map of the world in shape of a clover leaf with Jerusalem in the centre, and the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa forming the leaves. America is shown to the left and England and parts of Scandinavia at the top
Order # W001-30
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£6000 |

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MERCATOR/MAGINI
Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Description - 1596
15,5 x 24,5 cm; copper; Shirley 194; exc. cond.
Beautiful double hemisphere map, embellished with compass roses and scroll work.
Order #
W002-30 |
£870 |