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Auction 189, Lot 516

"Graeciae Universae Secundum Hodiernum Situm Neoterica Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Greece

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.2 x 14.3 inches
51.3 x 36.3 cm
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This fine map of Greece and its surroundings was based on the work of Giacomo Gastaldi. It is very detailed and includes the islands in the Aegean Sea. The map is embellished by a sailing ship and a large ornate strapwork cartouche. The seas are fully and laboriously stipple engraved. This is the first state, with Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #146; Zackarakis #1446.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example on a sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are a couple tiny holes, otherwise near fine.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/14/2022

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