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Auction 198, Lot 469
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"Bavariae, olim Vindeliciae, Delineationis Compendium ex Tabula Philippi Apiani Math", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southeastern Germany

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.1 x 14.9 inches
48.5 x 37.8 cm
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This is a very handsome map of the Bavarian region of southern Germany centered on the Danube and Isar Rivers. Bold strapwork cartouches dominate the right side of the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #110.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are a couple of minute holes along the centerfold, a minor abrasion along the centerfold at bottom, and marginal soiling. The green pigment has browned, but the paper is still supple.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/19/2024

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