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Auction 185, Lot 495
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"Galliae Veteris Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: France

Period: 1624 (published)

Publication: Theatri Orbis Terrarum Parergon

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15.5 inches
49.5 x 39.4 cm
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A lovely map of France during Roman times based on ancient geographical sources including Strabo, Plinius, Virgilius, Ovidius and Caesar. The map is filled with detail and ancient place names. Two ships sail in the stipple engraved oceans and the map is decorated with two fine cartouches. This is the second state with Marseille now appearing as Massilia rather than Marsilia and Sequani added northwest of the Jura mountain range. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #196.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with very light toning and a printer's crease at bottom center.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/17/2021

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