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Auction 179, Lot 536

"Regni Hispaniae Post Omnium Editiones Locupleissima Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.4 x 14.8 inches
49.3 x 37.6 cm
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This is a very attractive map of the Iberian peninsula surrounded by stipple engraved seas, in which there are ships and sea monsters. The land is full of cities, mountains and forests. A large strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles with a divider ornament the map. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #25.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with gilt highlights on paper with a bunch of grapes watermark and some small spots along the centerfold and the distance scale.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 9/16/2020

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