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Auction 147, Lot 490
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"Schlavoniae, Croatiae, Carniae, Istriae, Bosniae, Finitimarumque Regionum Nova Descriptio, Auctore Augustino Hirsuogelio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Balkans

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.2 x 13.2 inches
46.2 x 33.5 cm
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This is one of the earliest modern maps of the Balkans, covering present-day Slovenia and part of Croatia. It is based on the cartography of Augustus Hirschvogel who drew on the work of Lazarus, Ziegler, and Apian. There is good detail throughout, with villages, cities, rivers, and forests. An unusual compass rose, banner title across bottom, and a finely rendered galley ship in the Adriatic Sea make this an interesting composition. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #145.

Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with wide, original margins, all edges gilt, and a few spots of foxing.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2013

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