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Auction 120, Lot 594

"Regni Bohemiae descriptio", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1588 (published)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm
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Beautiful miniature map roughly centered on Prague with many tiny engraved towns and graphic depictions of forests. The title and scale of miles are enclosed in block-style cartouches. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd Ed. ) pp. 140-41.

Condition: A

Lightly toned with nice original color.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 7/18/2007

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