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Auction 116, Lot 563

"Bavariae, Olim Vindeliciae, Delineationis Compendium Ex Tabula Philippi Apiani Math", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Germany

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 13.5 inches
50 x 34.3 cm
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This is a very handsome map of the Bavarian region of southern Germany centered on the Danube and Donau Rivers. Bold strapwork cartouches dominate the right side of the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broeke #110.

Condition: A

Minor soil in margins.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $240

Closed on 9/20/2006

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