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Auction 172, Lot 490
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"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1609 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
20 x 13.2 inches
50.8 x 33.5 cm
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Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of 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. Spanish text on verso, published between 1609-41.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on watermarked paper with light toning and faint offsetting. There are two tiny holes between the title cartouche and the lower centerfold, and several manuscript lines drawn in the map.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/17/2019

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