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Auction 141, Lot 439

"Geldria", Ortelius/Marchetti

Subject: Eastern Netherlands

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Theatro del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 2.8 inches
10.4 x 7.1 cm
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This tiny map focuses on the region of Gelderland with the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. North is oriented to the left. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius' folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle's 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5").

References: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79.

Condition: A

Light show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/5/2012

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