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"Ischia, quae olim Aenaria. Ab Aeneae Classe hic Appulsa sic Nominata", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Ischia, Italy

Period: 1590 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.9 x 14.3 inches
48 x 36.3 cm
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A handsome map based on one included in Giulio Iasolino's book about Ischia and its beneficial thermal baths, published in 1568. There is charming pictorial topography throughout the map in addition to depictions of churches, towns, and the locations of baths. Three large and decorative cartouches and a raging sea battle near the coast of Naples adorn the map. Italian text on verso, published in 1608 or 1612.

References: Van den Broecke #142.

Condition: B

On a toned sheet with a coat of arms watermark. There are a few light spots, a tiny centerfold split at center, and a pair of wormtracks in the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 6/22/2022

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