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Auction 196, Lot 436
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"Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1588 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 14.9 inches
50.3 x 37.8 cm
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This highly decorative map of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg is presented in an oval strapwork border with the cardinal directions enclosed in roundels in the corners. The map is filled with detail of the rivers, villages and towns, forests, and marshes. Putti hold the title cartouche aloft, with ships and a sea monster embellishing the North Sea. Spanish text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #58.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with a couple minor dampstains that are not visible in map image.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $600

Closed on 2/7/2024

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