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Auction 160, Lot 533

"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 Latin text on verso, published in 1592.

References: Van den Broecke #28.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full original color on watermarked paper. There is one small abrasion along centerfold at bottom of image, a short centerfold separation in bottom blank margin, and light damp stains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $550

Closed on 11/16/2016

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