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Auction 178, Lot 406
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"Thusciae Descriptio Auctore Hieronymo Bellarmato", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Western Italy

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 12.6 inches
49.8 x 32 cm
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Splendid map of Tuscany based on the regional map of Giralomo Bellarmati. The map extends to include Rome in the lower right corner. It is richly embellished with an ornate title cartouche and a variety of ships. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #130.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet of watermarked paper with a hint of toning along the centerfold and light toning along the edges of the sheet. Old manuscript page number in bottom margin.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 6/10/2020

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