HONDIUS (Henry)
New world theatre or atlas with tables and descriptions of all regions of the world. Amsterdam, Henry Hondius, 1639-1641. 3 volumes in folio, rigid overlapping vellum, gilded roller frame joining the corners, centre spandrels and gilded cartridge in interlacing, norne back, gilded and chiselled edges (Binding of the time).
Superb atlas with 3 illuminated titles and 318 coloured cards on double page.
Copy in the publisher's beautiful vellum binding.
Back plate of Volume I browned, the last two sheets gnawed at an angle without touching the text, as well as the guard leaf; fold trace on the title of Volume III; overall: browned paper and sometimes large freckles.