Catalog Archive
Auction 189, Lot 441

NO RESERVE

"Calete sui et Bononiensium Ditionis Accurrata", Ortelius/Marchetti

Subject: Northern France

Period: 1598 (published)

Publication: Theatro del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 3 inches
10.2 x 7.6 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This charming miniature map covers the northern coastal region of France including Gravelines, Calais, and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The map is oriented with west to the top. 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. On a full sheet (5.5 x 7.5") of Italian text.

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

Condition: A

Light marginal soiling, otherwise fine.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $12

Closed on 9/14/2022

Archived