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"Silesiae Typus Descriptus et editus a Martino Heilwig Neisense, et Nobili viro Nicolao Rhedinger dedicatus Anno 1561", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Poland

Period: 1579 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 11 inches
38.1 x 27.9 cm
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A nice example of Ortelius' first map of Silesia. It is based on a map by the Silesien cartographer Martin Helweg in 1561, and is beautifully engraved with large forests, mountain ranges, and a strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Wroclaw (Breslaw) is located at about the center of the map. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #102.

Condition: A

Nice original margins with some light soil and an old ink smudge, not affecting the map. There is one small rust spot just inside the upper right border.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $425

Closed on 7/18/2007

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