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Auction 128, Lot 720
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"Thusciae Descriptio Auctore Hieronymo Bellarmato", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Italy

Period: 1612 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 12.5 inches
49 x 31.8 cm
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Splendid map of Tuscany based on the regional map of Giralomo Bellarmati. The map extends to include Rome in the lower right corner. It is richly embellished with an ornate title cartouche and a variety of ships. Spanish text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #130.

Condition: A

Minor professional repairs in the blank margins.

Estimate: $750 - $850

Sold for: $650

Closed on 5/20/2009

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