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Auction 120, Lot 595
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"Moraviae, quae olim Marcomannorum Sedes, Corographia, A D. Paulo Fabritio Medico et Mathematico Descripta; et a Generosis Moraviae Baronibus Quibusdam Correcta", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1603 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 14 inches
47.8 x 35.6 cm
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A handsome map of Moravia based on Paulus Fabritius' map of 1569, revised by Crato. The map is filled with detail of the cities, rivers, mountains and forests and adorned with a large strapwork title cartouche, an interesting key in banner form, and a distance scale incorporating the coat of arms and dividers. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #104.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $210

Closed on 7/18/2007

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