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Auction 138, Lot 627

"Helvetiae Descriptio, Aegidio Tschudo Auct.", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1571 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
18 x 13.5 inches
45.7 x 34.3 cm
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An early map of Switzerland with north oriented at the bottom of the chart. The map was based on the work of Aegidius Tschudi, a historian of the Swiss Confederation. The title is engraved onto the top of an unusual three dimensional title box. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #115.

Condition: B+

There is some light centerfold toning and soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/7/2011

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