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"Natoliae, quae olim Asia Minor, Nova Descriptio [on sheet with] Aegypti Recentior Descriptio [and] Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey & Egypt

Period: 1595 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.4 x 12.7 inches
49.3 x 32.3 cm
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Three maps are on one folio sheet. On the left is a map of Turkey oriented with east at the top. The detailed map is based on the cartography of Gastaldi/Forlani and extends to include Candia and Cyprus. At top right is a map of northern Egypt showing the Nile River delta. Below is a map of the vicinity of ancient Carthage (Tunis) with many oared ships in the sea. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #174.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with the horn coat of arms watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is light printer's ink residue and minor soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/7/2024

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