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Auction 161, Lot 532

"Regionis; Biturigum Exactiss: Descriptio per D. Ioannem Calamaeum [on sheet with] Limaniae Topographia Gabriele Symeoneo Auct.", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Central France

Period: 1571 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.2 x 12.3 inches
48.8 x 31.2 cm
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Two fine maps on a full folio sheet. The map of Biturigum is centered on Bourges, with the Loire River flowing at the top right of the map to Nevers. The cartography was based primarily on Jolivet's map of 1545. The map of Limaniae is focused on the Allier River valley. This map was based on the work of Gabriel Symeoni. Each map is richly embellished with forests, cities, mountains and elaborate title cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #39.

Condition: A

A nice, early impression on paper with Ortelius' common crossed arrows watermark. There is light marginal soiling and a separation along a portion of the platemark at left that has been reinforced on verso with old paper.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/8/2017

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