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Auction 180, Lot 559

"Schlavoniae, Croatiae, Carniae, Istriae, Bosniae, Finitimarumque Regionum Nova Descriptio, Auctore Augustino Hirsuogelio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Western Balkans

Period: 1572 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.2 x 13.2 inches
46.2 x 33.5 cm
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This is one of the earliest modern maps of the Balkans, covering present-day Slovenia and part of Croatia. It is based on the cartography of Augustus Hirschvogel who drew on the work of Lazarus, Ziegler, and Apian. There is good detail throughout, with villages, cities, rivers, and forests. An unusual compass rose, banner title across bottom, and a finely rendered galley ship in the Adriatic Sea make this an interesting composition. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #145.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There is a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 11/18/2020

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