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Auction 141, Lot 494

"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1573 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 13.3 inches
50.8 x 33.8 cm
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Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague near center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Dutch text on verso, published between 1571-73.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

Attractive old color on watermarked paper with minor offsetting near center and light damp stains confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/5/2012

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