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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1595 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.7 x 14.9 inches
50 x 37.8 cm

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This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. It is exquisitely engraved with an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso, published in either 1595 or 1601.

References: Van den Broecke #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on paper with the horn coat of arms watermark found on many Ortelius maps. There is light soiling, much of it confined to the margins.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/22/2022

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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1595 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.7 x 14.9 inches
50 x 37.8 cm

This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. It is exquisitely engraved with an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso, published in either 1595 or 1601.

References: Van den Broecke #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on paper with the horn coat of arms watermark found on many Ortelius maps. There is light soiling, much of it confined to the margins.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/22/2022

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"Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Belgium

Period: 1595 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.7 x 14.9 inches50 x 37.8 cm

This splendidly decorative map covers the Meuse River valley, including Namur and Liege, with north oriented at left of map. It is exquisitely engraved with an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso, published in either 1595 or 1601.

References: Van den Broecke #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on paper with the horn coat of arms watermark found on many Ortelius maps. There is light soiling, much of it confined to the margins.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/22/2022

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19.7 x 14.9 inches
50 x 37.8 cm