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Auction 188, Lot 455

"Hispalensis Conventus Delineatio, Auctore Hieronymo Chiaves", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Spain

Period: 1579 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 13.4 inches
45.2 x 34 cm
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This detailed map of Andalusia is from the now-lost map by Spanish royal cosmographer Jeronimo de Chaves. The map is centered on Seville and includes the Bay of Cadiz. It is finely engraved to depict the topography and features a sea battle and several monsters off Cadiz. Each corner is adorned with a cartouche or compass rose. Latin text on verso with page number 18, published in 1592.

References: Van den Broecke #28.

Condition: A

On a sheet with the crossed arrows watermark common on Ortelius maps. There are a few minor spots of color offsetting and marginal toning.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/22/2022

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