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Auction 184, Lot 604
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"Natoliae, quae Olim Asia Minor, Nova Descriptio [on sheet with] Aegypti Recentior Descriptio [and] Carthaginis Celeberrrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey & Egypt

Period: 1588 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 12.6 inches
49 x 32 cm
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Three maps are on one folio sheet. On the left is a map of Turkey oriented with east at the top. The detailed map is based on the cartography of Gastaldi/Forlani and extends to include Candia and Cyprus. At top right is a map of northern Egypt showing the Nile River delta. Below is a map of the vicinity of ancient Carthage (Tunis) with many oared ships in the sea. Spanish text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #174.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/15/2021

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