London: Folio Society, 2005. Facsimile Edition. Leather. Near Fine. Folio. Full gilt lettered red calf with elaborate royal coat of arms (conjoined arms of Spain and England) to front panel. House in red buckram solander box with leather title label to spine. Limited edition of 1000 copies of which this is #81. Twelve (12) double page spread of maps and charts mounted on thick board allowing each spread to lay flat. Originally commissioned as a gift for King Phillip of Spain by his Wife Queen Mary of England. Fine copy but for two minor scuffs to top of front panel. Wonderful production.

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Bookseller: Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 31743
Title: The Queen Mary Atlas
Author: BARBER, PETER
Format/Binding: Leather
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Facsimile Edition
Publisher: Folio Society
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2005

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About Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA

Interesting and unusual books and printed matter. Visual items, illustrated books, private press, mythology/folklore, modern first editions. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Canada (ABAC) and theIndependent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA)

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Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Buckram: A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Facsimile: An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Folio: A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...