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Auction 131, Lot 613
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"Germaniae Veteris, typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Central Europe, Germany

Period: 1587 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.3 x 14.2 inches
46.5 x 36.1 cm
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This is Ortelius' second map of ancient Germany. The region covered takes in all of central Europe from Belgium and France through Poland, to include northern Italy and Hungary. The map is based on the writing of classical authors such as Ptolemy, Caesar and Strabo. It is richly engraved and features four large strapwork cartouches. French text on verso, published 1595.

References: Van den Broecke #200.

Condition: A

Superb old color. Minor damp stains and a tiny fold separation in blank margins, else fine.

Estimate: $425 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/17/2010

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