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Auction 175, Lot 462

"Salisburgensis Iurisdictionis, Locorumque Vicinorum Vera Descriptio Auctore Marco Secznagel Salisburgense", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Western Austria

Period: 1571 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 13.3 inches
43.2 x 33.8 cm
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This unusual regional map is is oriented to the west and drawn as though on a parchment with its edges curling up to reveal a view of the city beneath it. The cartography is based on Marcus Secznagel. This is the first of Ortelius' maps of the region surrounding Salzburg with the large bird's-eye view of the city in the lower right quadrant. This plate was used for the editions between 1570 and 1595 and was replaced with a much less decorative map in the later editions. It is a superb example of decorative cartography. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #107.

Condition: B+

A nice, early impression with an eagle watermark, light toning, and some small chips and tears along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/13/2019

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