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Auction 179, Lot 570

"Silesiae Typus Descriptus et Editus a Martino Heilwig Neisense, et Nobili Viro Nicolao Rhedinger Dedicatus Anno 1561", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Poland

Period: 1584 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.1 x 10.9 inches
38.4 x 27.7 cm
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A nice example of Ortelius' first map of Silesia. It is based on a map by the Silesien cartographer Martin Helweg in 1561, and is beautifully engraved with large forests, mountain ranges, and a strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Wroclaw (Breslaw) is located near the center of the map and Krakow is at bottom right. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #102.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with archivally repaired tears entering the image less than 2" at left and just into the map border at right.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/16/2020

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