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Auction 164, Lot 537
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"Hispalensis Conventus Delineatio, Auctore Hieronymo Chiaves", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Spain

Period: 1579 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 13.7 inches
46 x 34.8 cm
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This detailed map of Andalusia is from the now lost map by Spanish royal cosmographer Jeronimo de Chaves. The map is centered on Seville and includes the Bay of Cadiz. It is finely engraved to depict the topography and features a sea battle and several monsters off Cadiz. Each corner is adorned with a cartouche or compass rose. This is the second state with stippled seas and Latin text on verso, published in 1603.

References: Van den Broecke #28.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on paper with the horn coat of arms watermark frequently seen on Ortelius' maps and light marginal soiling.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/13/2017

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