"Regni Bohemiae Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: Czech Republic
Period: 1572 (published)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.8 x 13 inches
50.3 x 33 cm
Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague just north of center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. French text on verso.
References: Van den Broecke #101.
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 and marginal soiling. Several tears adjacent to the centerfold have been professionally repaired.
