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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 115 - closed 6/21/2006

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Lot #623: "Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus" Abraham Ortelius

Antique map chart Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus
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Estimate:
$800.00 - $900.00
Sold for: $600.00

Lot 623
By: Abraham Ortelius
Subject: Eastern Mediterranean
Date: 1579

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Condition: B
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Color: hand color

Size: 19.7 x 13.8 inches
50.1 x 35.1 cm

A splendid map depicts the travels of Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical views including the shipwreck of Paul. At the bottom is a verse of scripture (2 Corinthians, 5). The map is also ornamented with ships and sea monsters. This example is from the first state of the plate, Latin text on verso.

Some stains and minor soil in blank margins. Later color.


Ref: Van den Broecke #181.

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