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Auction 181, Lot 458

"Galliae Regni Potentiss: Nova Descriptio, Ioanne Ioliveto Auctore", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: France

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 13.7 inches
50.3 x 34.8 cm
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A beautifully engraved decorative map of the whole of France based on the work of Jean Jolivet. This richly engraved map is filled with topographical features and numerous cities. The large strapwork cartouche contains text, and a coat of arms is displayed in the stipple engraved sea. This is the first state, prior to the appearance of a crack in the plate bottom left. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #34.1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with soiling that is mostly confined to the blank margins. There are archival repairs to a long centerfold separation at bottom and a tear in the top blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $230

Closed on 2/10/2021

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