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Auction 143, Lot 532
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"Gades", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Cadiz, Southern Spain

Period: 1604 (published)

Publication: Ausszug auss der Abrahami Ortely Theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 3.4 inches
12.4 x 8.6 cm
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Attractive miniature map of the Bay of Cadiz which includes the city of Cadiz, San Fernando, and the southwestern coast of Spain. Strapwork title and distance scale cartouches, a tiny sailing ship, and sea monsters decorate the map. 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. German text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p.86-87.

Condition: A

Some faint soiling in blank margins.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/13/2013

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