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Auction 131, Lot 566
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"Venuxini Comitatus Nova Descr. Auctore Stephano Ghebellino", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: France

Period: 1584 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 14 inches
23.4 x 35.6 cm
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This early map of Comtat Venaissin was prepared by Stefano Ghebellini for Ortelius in 1574. It focuses on the Rhone River valley and Avignon, which were at the time a Papal enclave. The Comtat is one of the richest wine regions in France and several important Chateaus are located on the map including Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This map was separated from the folio sheet on which it was published with two other maps of France.

References: Van den Broecke #49c.

Condition: B+

Good impression and lovely old color. Neatly remargined at left to accommodate framing. There is a short tear in the bottom margin, well away from the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/17/2010

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