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Auction 128, Lot 692
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"Pontus Euxinus Aequor Iasonio Pulsatum Remige Primum", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Black Sea

Period: 1590 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 14 inches
50.3 x 35.6 cm
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This map of the Black Sea was made by Ortelius on the basis of modern information presented in Mercator's maps of Southeast Europe, as well as classical sources. It is embellished with strapwork title and scale cartouches. This is from the uncommon 1606 English edition of Ortelius' great atlas, with English text on verso describing the sea.

References: Van den Broecke #213; Zacharakis #1623.

Condition: B+

Minor toning on centerfold, with old color.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $450

Closed on 5/20/2009

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