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Auction 208, Lot 425

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

Subject: Southern Spain

Period: 1579 (dated)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 13.7 inches
45.7 x 34.8 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. Spanish text on verso with page number 18, published in 1602.

References: Van den Broecke #28.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few spots in the image and some show-through of text on verso. The edges of the sheet have been trimmed a bit, without loss of text on verso. A chip in the left margin and several tears in the bottom margin have been archivally repaired, although one chip at bottom center remains.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/22/2026

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