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Auction 175, Lot 480
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"Transilvania", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Romania & Hungary

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 12.9 inches
45.2 x 32.8 cm
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This map of the fabled area in present-day Romania shows mountain ranges, forests and the fertile river valleys. It is decorated with three strapwork cartouches including one that credits Sambucus's map of 1566 as the basis of this map, and is surrounded by a boldly engraved border. This is the first state with French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #153.1.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with minor show-through of text on verso and a crease adjacent to the centerfold at bottom.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/13/2019

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