MAP - Greece & Turkey. Ortelius
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Description
Northeastern Greece & Northwestern Turkey. Abraham Ortelius, Thraciae Veteris Typus, 1624 (published). Black & White. Handsome map of ancient Thrace based on Gastaldi's 1560 map of South East Europe, and on information from numerous ancient sources, specifically Herodotus, Plinius, Strabo, Appianus, Virgilius, Plutarchus, and Sidonius. Portions of the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, and Thrakikon Pelagos, all stipple engraved, make this a very handsome map. Features three decorative, strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso. This is the second state of the map with "Gammaides" crossed out in the list of places with uncertain locations at bottom right.
LITERATURE: Van den Broecke #214.
LITERATURE: Van den Broecke #214.
Condition
A dark impression on paper with the horn coat of arms watermark commonly found on Ortelius' maps. There is very light toning and soiling. Grade: B+
Dimensions
14 x 18.7 in
Buyer's Premium
- 20%
MAP - Greece & Turkey. Ortelius
Estimate $200 - $240
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