(Maps & Atlases) 1 Vol. (Schenk, Peter; Wit, Frederick de, et al.) Composite Atlas, encompassing printings ca. 1640-1790, most ca. 1690-1720. Folio. 18th century calf; rubbed and worn, binding broken. Engraved maps (and a few tables), most with original or contemporary hand-coloring; cartouches uncolored. Condition varies, but generally the bodies of the maps are a little toned and slightly dusty, the margins are often moderately foxed or spotted, often moderately dusty and darkened at margin edges. When indicated, "cracking" in body of maps caused by caustic properties present in the old coloring. Includes maps by:
- Allard,Carel
- Bleau, W.J.
- Edwards (publisher)
- Fer, Nicolas de
- Jansson, Jan
- Rennell, James (publisher)
- Sanson, Guillaume
- Schenk, Peter
- Visscher, Nicolas
- Visscher, Nicholas, II
- Wit, Frederick de