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Auction 177, Lot 467

"Saxoniae, Misniae, Thuringiae, Nova Exactissimaq Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Germany

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 13.6 inches
50.8 x 34.5 cm
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This is a handsome map covering Saxony and the surrounding region with great detail, centered approximately on Leipzig. The Elbe River flows northwest through the middle of the map, with Prague appearing just below the distance scale. It is embellished with a decorative title cartouche, legend in scroll-style cartouche, distance scales and a decorative border. Filled with place names each symbolized by a tiny castle. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #93.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet with the small horn coat of arms watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is a hint of offsetting, some minor rippling of the paper, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/29/2020

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