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Auction 169, Lot 500
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"Regni Hispaniae Post Omnium Editiones Locupleissima Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.1 inches
50.3 x 38.4 cm
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This is a very attractive map of the Iberian peninsula surrounded by stipple engraved seas, in which there are ships and sea monsters. The land is full of cities, mountains and forests. A large strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles with a divider ornament the map. This is the second state, with French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #25.2.

Condition: A

A nice example with a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom and two faint stains in the Bay of Biscay.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/12/2018

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