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Auction 176, Lot 396

"Scotiae Tabula", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 13.9 inches
47.8 x 35.3 cm
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Based on Gerard Mercator's eight-sheet wall map of the British Isles from 1564, this folio-sized map of Scotland features numerous place names throughout. Adorned with an elaborate strapwork title cartouche and a small scale of miles cartouche. This is the first state, prior to stippling being added around sea names. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #18.1; Moir, p. 24-26, & 164.

Condition: A

Faint damp stains and soiling all confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 2/12/2020

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