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Auction 181, Lot 561
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"Cyprus Insula [on sheet with] Candia, olim Creta", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Cyprus & Crete

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.2 x 14.3 inches
43.7 x 36.3 cm
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This folio sheet contains maps of Cyprus and Crete one above the other. Ortelius based these maps on the cartography of Camocio and Bordoni. The map of Crete shows a labyrinth as well as the caves said to be where the aboriginal inhabitants lived. This plate only appeared in the Theatrum until 1581. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #148; Stylianou #65.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and a few tiny mildew stains along the centerfold. There is marginal soiling and a chip in the top left corner of the sheet.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $500

Closed on 2/10/2021

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