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"Helvetiae Descriptio, Aegidio Tschudo Auct.", Ortelius/Marchetti
Subject: Switzerland
Period: 1598 (published)
Publication: Il Theatro del Mondo
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.1 x 2.9 inches
10.4 x 7.4 cm
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This miniature map of Switzerland is oriented with south at 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 with Italian text measuring 5.6 x 7.8".
References: King (3rd Ed.) #1598.
Condition: A
Light soiling and foxing outside of map image with hinge tape remnants in top margin on recto.
Estimate: $100 - $130
Price: $75
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