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"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.1 x 13.3 inches
51.1 x 33.8 cm

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Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are some small abrasions along the centerfold, light dampstains in the top margin, and an old paper repair in the bottom margin on recto.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/11/2024

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Full Contemporary Color

"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.1 x 13.3 inches
51.1 x 33.8 cm

Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are some small abrasions along the centerfold, light dampstains in the top margin, and an old paper repair in the bottom margin on recto.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/11/2024

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Full Contemporary Color

"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.1 x 13.3 inches51.1 x 33.8 cm

Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are some small abrasions along the centerfold, light dampstains in the top margin, and an old paper repair in the bottom margin on recto.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/11/2024

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20.1 x 13.3 inches
51.1 x 33.8 cm