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Auction 174, Lot 526

"Helvetiae Descriptio, Aegidio Tschudo Auct.", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 13.5 inches
45.2 x 34.3 cm
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An early map of Switzerland with north oriented at the bottom of the chart. The map was based on the work of Aegidius Tschudi, a historian of the Swiss Confederation. The title is engraved onto the top of an unusual three dimensional title box. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #115.

Condition: B+

Light show-through of text on verso, a couple of vertical creases, and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/11/2019

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