17th century portolan chart valued at $78,000

17th century portolan chart valued at $78,000

The 17th century portolan chart shows the Mediterranean

16th century world map valued at $10m

16th century world map valued at $10m

The 16th century world map is by cartographer Vesconte Maggiolo
17th century Wicked Bible auctions for $47,500

17th century Wicked Bible auctions for $47,500

The 17th century Wicked Bible sold for 108% over estimate
17th century 'Wicked Bible' offered in Bonhams London sale

17th century 'Wicked Bible' offered in Bonhams London sale

The 17th century 'Wicked Bible' features an unfortunate misprint
17th century Kyoto map makes $94,000 at Swann Auction Galleries

17th century Kyoto map makes $94,000 at Swann Auction Galleries

The 17th century map of Kyoto depicts the city as it was centuries before
17th century Kyoto map valued at $90,000 ahead of June 3 sale

17th century Kyoto map valued at $90,000 ahead of June 3 sale

The 17th century map of Kyoto shows the city as it was in the 10th or 11th century
12th century Romanesque manuscript makes $828,000

12th century Romanesque manuscript makes $828,000

A spectacular 12th century Romanesque manuscript has auctioned with an 8.5% increase on estimate
18th century Passover Haggadah brings $962,500 to Sotheby's

18th century Passover Haggadah brings $962,500 to Sotheby's

Sotheby's annual Important Judaica auction was topped by an 18th century Passover Haggadah
14th century Franciscan text up 64.1% on estimate

14th century Franciscan text up 64.1% on estimate

Bonhams saw a 14th century Franciscan text sell for $79,500 in London
15th century Fasciculus Temporum to exceed $150,000?

15th century Fasciculus Temporum to exceed $150,000?

A 15th century copy of the Fasciculus Temporum will be offered tomorrow (June 21)
From 18th century printings to Second Life: David Rumsey's map collection

From 18th century printings to Second Life: David Rumsey's map collection

Rumsey has assembled an extraordinary range of collectible maps - and he's keen to show them all...
Beautiful 17th century map shows collectors the way forward next week

Beautiful 17th century map shows collectors the way forward next week

Decorated with the seasons, zodiac and elements Frederick de Wit's Nova Orbis map is breathtaking

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