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Auction 181, Lot 544

"Cremonensis Ager", Ortelius/Marchetti

Subject: Northern Italy

Period: 1667 (published)

Publication: Il Theatro del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 2.9 inches
10.2 x 7.4 cm
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Charming miniature map of Cremona and its surroundings. Italian text on verso.

Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius' folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle's 1593 Italian edition.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 78-79.

Condition: A

Excellent impression with minor marginal soiling and light show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/10/2021

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