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"Wirtenberg Ducatus Accurata Descriptio; in qua Omnia eius Opida, Monasteria, Pagi, Nemora...", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southwestern Germany

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 15.2 inches
43.9 x 38.6 cm
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Extremely detailed map of the vicinity of Stuttgart, which is depicted at center. The map covers the densely populated region and extends to include Heilbronn, Ulm and Pforzheim. This map replaced a smaller map of Wirtenberg in Ortelius' atlas in 1579 and is credited to Georg Gadner. The title is enclosed in a large strapwork cartouche and two monkeys adorn the distance scale. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #113.1.

Condition: B+

A sharp, early impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with an eagle watermark. There are some abrasions along the centerfold at bottom and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/20/2024

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