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Auction 172, Lot 574
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"Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Chorographicus...", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1579 (dated)

Publication: Theatri Orbis Terrarum Parergon

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 13.8 inches
50 x 35.1 cm
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Third state of this splendid map depicting the travels of St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean based on various sources. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical views including the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul at Malta. At the bottom is a verse of scripture from St. Paul's letters (Corinthians, 2:5). The Mediterranean Sea is highlighted with a pair of sea monsters and sailing ships. Latin text on verso, published in 1624.

References: Laor #545C; Van den Broecke #181.3.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a clean, bright sheet of watermarked paper with a couple of minute worm holes and an archivally repaired tear in the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $400

Closed on 4/17/2019

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