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Lot 407
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First Printed Map of Wales

"Cambriae Typus Auctore Humfredo Lhuydo Denbigiense Cambrobritano", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Wales

Period: 1584 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 14.6 inches
49.5 x 37.1 cm
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This charming map of Wales is based on the map of Humphrey Lhuyd from 1568 as well as Mercator's 8-sheet wall map of the British Isles circa 1564. It is filled with details of mountain ranges, forests, and cities and also shows the coast of Ireland with Dublin located. It is beautifully embellished with decorative title and scale of miles cartouches, a large ship, and two sea monsters. Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #21.

Condition: B

Full contemporary color with light toning and color offsetting, a small repaired centerfold separation, and a 1" repaired crack at bottom right due to the oxidation of the green pigment. A 1.75" sliver of image is missing along the centerfold and has been backed with archival material on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Current High Bid:
$0

Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $200

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