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"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1572 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 13 inches
50.3 x 33 cm

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Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There are tiny spots of foxing along the centerfold and marginal soiling. Several tears adjacent to the centerfold have been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 11/18/2020

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"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1572 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 13 inches
50.3 x 33 cm

Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There are tiny spots of foxing along the centerfold and marginal soiling. Several tears adjacent to the centerfold have been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 11/18/2020

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"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1572 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 13 inches50.3 x 33 cm

Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There are tiny spots of foxing along the centerfold and marginal soiling. Several tears adjacent to the centerfold have been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 11/18/2020

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19.8 x 13 inches
50.3 x 33 cm