Current Auction
"Livoniae Nova Descriptio Ioanne Portantio Auctore", Ortelius/Marchetti
Subject: Baltic
Period: 1598 (circa)
Publication: Theatro del Mondo
Color: Black & White
Size:
4.2 x 2.9 inches
10.7 x 7.4 cm
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This charming small map covers the eastern Baltic Sea and present-day Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. A ship and a fanciful sea monster grace the Baltic Sea. On a sheet of Italian text measuring 5.9 x 8.3".
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 (3rd Ed.) #1598.
Condition: A
A crisp impression. In the text and margins there is light foxing, and in the corners of the sheet there are small chips and tape stains.
Estimate: $110 - $140
Current High Bid:
$0
Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $55
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