{"product_id":"the-queen-mary-atlas-folio-society-limited-edition","title":"The Queen Mary Atlas (Folio Society Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(44, 92, 79); --ys-xuq: none; font-style: italic; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(44, 92, 79); --ys-xuq: none; font-style: italic; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eFolio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Numbered on rear limitation page, 579 of 1000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\" style=\"color: rgba(44,92,79,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(44, 92, 79); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a facsimile reproduction of the Queen Mary Atlas, which was first produced and issued in the mid-sixteenth century. Commissioned by Queen Mary I as a gift for her husband (and cousin) King Philip II, Queen Mary died before the atlas could be given to her husband. Queen Elizabeth I, Mary's rival and successor, was the actual recipient of the atlas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eThe atlas remains in the British Library, whose cooperation was essential in reproducing both the rectos and versos of the maps in the original atlas. The companion commentary volume by Peter Barber is quarto in size. It covers the historical context of the atlas and describes each map in detail. Unique among folio commentary volumes, it is also illustrated, with eight full-page colour historic maps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: very good. \u003c\/strong\u003eSolander case mildly marked and bumped along edges here and there. Volume bindings show some markings and small indentations to leather. Contents fine, very well preserved and without markings. Commentary volume has some foxing to prelims, otherwise clear and bright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 volumes. Folio Society Limited Edition (579\/1000). \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e The Folio Society, 2005. Elephant Folio. Original full dark red calf. Pages: main volume: [i: colophon], 12 double-page maps; companion volume: 87.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is very large and heavy. Within Australia, it may require additional postage costs. For international shipping, the postage costs are sure to be substantial. Please contact rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au if you would like to discuss a quote regarding postage rates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dingo Homen \u0026 Peter Barber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47936619249907,"sku":"1110002923067","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/47f42f33-d828-4904-bbd2-83b578287a08.png?v=1761530988","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-queen-mary-atlas-folio-society-limited-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}