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Auction 177, Lot 517

"Pontus Euxinus. Aequor Iasonis Pulsatum Remige Primum", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Black Sea

Period: 1590 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.8 x 14 inches
50.3 x 35.6 cm
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This map of the Black Sea was made by Ortelius on the basis of modern information presented in Mercator's maps of Southeast Europe, as well as classical sources. It is embellished with strapwork title and scale cartouches. Latin text on verso, published in 1595.

References: Van den Broecke #213; Zacharakis #1623.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with very minor soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 4/29/2020

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