AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Planisphærium Terrestre sive Terrarum

AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Planisphærium Terrestre sive Terrarum Orbis Planisphæricè Constructi Repræsentatio Quintuplex," AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1700, parcel gilt hand colored copper plate engraving on paper, published by Carel Allard (1648-1709), Dutch cartographer, a fragment from Atlas Minor, with two large central world maps topped by two unfurling fringed curtain title banners, one in Latin and the other in Dutch, surrounded by eight views respectively from the North and South poles, including four sub views including a grid of latitudinal and longitudinal lines, and variations of the Earth's axial tilt, hand inscribed in margin. Sheet: 21 1/4" x 24 5/8" Plate: 20 1/2" x 23 1/2" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Some expected toning, later hand color and gilt, mild wear, tears at edges, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.