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Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023

Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 177

Abraham Ortelius - 16th Century Map of Florida and Central America

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), La Florida; Guastecan; Peruviae Auriferae Regionis Typus; Antwerp, circa 1584, Florida author "Hieron. Chaves" (Geronimo de Chaves, 1523-1574 Royal Cosmographer to Philip II of Spain), engraving on laid paper with hand coloring, sight 15 x 20 in.; gilt wood frame, 22-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.

Condition

hinged in on mat, some staining at right, toning along join line, some tears and restorations/reinforcements at lower edge near join line; frame with light wear

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Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow