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Auction 143, Lot 550

"Palatinatus Bavariae Descriptio Erhardo Reiich Tirolese Auct", Ortelius/Marchetti

Subject: Southern Germany

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Il Theatro del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 2.8 inches
10.2 x 7.1 cm
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This handsome miniature map shows the Bavarian region including Nurnberg and Regensberg, and is based on Erhart Reych's 1540 woodcut map on four sheets. 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

Marginal soiling with two tiny worm tracks at top left, not affecting map, and light show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 2/13/2013

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