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Auction 196, Lot 557

"Tusciae Antiquae Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Central Italy

Period: 1584 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 12.8 inches
49 x 32.5 cm
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Stunning map of ancient Tuscany based on Bellarmati's map supplemented by classical sources. Includes numerous small islands off the coast, as well as a bit of northern Corsica. Adorned with three strapwork cartouches and a galleon. This is the first plate with the ship sailing westward, which was replaced later in 1592 with a new plate with an eastward sailing ship. Latin text on verso, published in 1592.

References: Van den Broecke #207.

Condition: B

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with printer's ink residue. There are archival repairs to a few small worm holes, as well as to some short tears in the image and along the edges of the sheet. The margins have been trimmed, but are still ample for framing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $325

Closed on 2/7/2024

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