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Auction 113, Lot 645
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"Portugalliae que olim Lusitania Novissima et Exactissima Descriptio", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1577-98 (circa)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm
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This is the miniature version of one of the earliest and most beautiful maps of Portugal. It is oriented with north to the right and adorned with a strapwork title cartouche, a sailing ship and fully stipple engraved seas. The map is after Ortelius' folio map that was based on Fernando Alvarez Secco's map of 1560. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Beautiful impression that has a 3-D appearance. Printed on fine hand laid paper with wide margins. A very light hint of red pencil underlining on a few cities.

Estimate: $140 - $160

Sold for: $70

Closed on 12/7/2005

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