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Auction 174, Lot 521

"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Czech Republic

Period: 1595 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.1 x 13.3 inches
51.1 x 33.8 cm
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Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #101.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps and some light toning.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/11/2019

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