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[Venice, 1565]. Woodcut map of the island from the second edition of Ramusio's The second edition was the same as the first edition (1556) in pagination, but all of the woodcuts and maps were re-engraved since those used in the first edition were destroyed by fire in 1557. Center fold reinforced with archival tape to verso; chipping along edges; minor soiling with darkening at the fold; otherwise a dark impression. 11 1/4 x 15 inches.


Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2010-08-12

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Ramusio, Giovanni Battista (1485-1557) Delle Navigationi et Viaggi. Venice: Giunti, 1613; 1583; and 1556. Three small folio volumes, volume one illustrated with three double page Read more…


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Date:
2017-05-23