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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 348

Ortelius - Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae..., Map

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio Auctore Antonio Ienkensono Anglo edita Londini 1562..., Antwerp, circa 1570, from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, text verso, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, with several vignettes based on the travels of Marco Polo, plate 14 x 17-5/8 in., sheet 16-7/8 x 20-3/4 in., unframed

Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina

Condition

scattered light staining throughout, some light toning, especially at edges, formerly hinged in (tape remnants at top verso)

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