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Auction 180, Lot 498
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"Bavariae, olim Vindeliciae, Delineationis Compendium ex Tabula Philippi Apiani Math", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Germany

Period: 1572 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.1 x 14.9 inches
48.5 x 37.8 cm
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This is a very handsome map of the Bavarian region of southern Germany centered on the Danube and Isar Rivers. Bold strapwork cartouches dominate the right side of the map. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #110.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There are tiny spots of foxing along the centerfold, very light soiling, and professional repairs to a long separation along the centerfold and several short tears.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 11/18/2020

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