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Auction 119, Lot 583

"Andaluzia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Spain

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.5 x 3.3 inches
11.4 x 8.4 cm
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Miniature map covering the Andalusian region surrounding Seville decorated with a tiny ship and sea monster. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. Italian text on verso.

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Condition: A

Minor damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $130 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/9/2007

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