[Rarebooks] FS: Leaf Book of the 1619 Mercator-Hondius World Atlas w/maps of Corsica & Sardinia

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(LEAF BOOKS) Thrower, Norman J.W.  A LEAF FROM THE MERCATOR-HONDIUS WORLD ATLAS. Edition of 1619. With an Essay by Norman J. W. Thrower. (Fullerton, CA): Stone & Lorson. 1985. Lg. folio. (8),24,(2)pp. Bibliog. This copy with a beautiful double-page hand-colored map of the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. One of 89 copies quarter-bound in vellum, from a total edition of 115, printed by Patrick Reagh on Arches paper; with chapter headings, endpaper designs and other illustrations derived from originals in the 1619 edition of the Mercator-Hondius atlas. Bound in 1/4 vellum over gray paper boards, gilt. In black cloth slipcase. Fine.     $600.00 (trade discount allowed)
DISBOUND & DISPERSED #186.

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