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Auction 131, Lot 565

"Argentoratensis Agri Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: France

Period: 1584 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.6 x 11.8 inches
24.4 x 30 cm
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This is a very detailed map of the vicinity of Strasbourg based on Daniel Specklin's 1576 map of Elsas. This map was separated from the folio sheet on which it was published with a map of Bavaria.

References: Van den Broecke #112b.

Condition: B+

Good impression and old color. Remargined at left to accommodate framing. There are a couple edge tears in the blank margins, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 3/17/2010

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