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Auction 159, Lot 472

"Hispalensis Conventus Delineatio, Auctore Hieronymo Chiaves", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Spain

Period: 1579 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 13.7 inches
46 x 34.8 cm
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This detailed map of Andalusia is from the now lost map by Spanish royal cosmographer Jeronimo de Chaves. The map is centered on Seville and includes the Bay of Cadiz. It is finely engraved to depict the topography and features a sea battle and several monsters off Cadiz. Each corner is adorned with a cartouche or compass rose. This is the first state with French text on verso, published in 1587.

References: Van den Broecke #28.

Condition: A

Excellent impression and color on watermarked paper with a printer's crease adjacent to centerfold.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/14/2016

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