Premier Auction
Sat, Aug 1, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1196
Abraham Ortelius - Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Map
Estimate: $600 - $900
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Abraham Ortelius (Flemish, 1527-1598) Peruviae Auriferae Regionis Typus, attributed to Didaco Mendezio; La Florida, attributed to Jeronimo de Chaves; Guastecan, from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum., Antwerp, 1584-1609, Latin text verso, three hand colored engravings on laid paper in two sheets, sheets 19-1/8 x 23-1/2 in.; black painted and parcel gilt wood frame, 22-3/4 x 27-3/8 in.Note: Ortelius’ map was produced for the third edition of the atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, which is considered to be the first modern atlas. Abraham Ortelius’ Peruviae Auriferae Regionis Typus is one of the first widely published maps of the area.Cummings, William P. The Southeast in early maps. 2014. pages 116, 117. Map 5 La Florida. , Provenance: W. Graham Arader III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (label verso); Estate of Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Atlanta, Georgia
tape tacked (floated) on acid free mount, toning, light foxing stains in margins, repairs to pest damage at central join, restoration in right margin, loss at lower left corner and small loss upper right edge, printing error lower left corner of plate; frame with abrasions
Condition
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