Item Detail |
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MapMaker: |
Abraham Ortelius
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Subject: |
Britain |
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Period/Size: |
1570-73 / 13.5" x 19.6" (34.3 x 49.8 cm)
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Color: |
Colored
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Condition: |
(B) On a full sheet of thick, hand laid paper that is evenly age toned. Old color is oxidized, but still fairly bright, that combined with the toned paper gives a very 'old world' appearance. Paper is mostly sound, with some weakness along the centerfol (condition help) |
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Source: |
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum |
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References: |
Koeman 6, Ort 9; Van den Broecke #16; Shirley (BI) #86, 104. |
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Sales Information |
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Price: |
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Offered by: |
Old World Auctions |
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Catalog: |
Auction No. 97 - Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases & Globes (169) |
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Lot/Item #: |
296 |
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Date: |
12/2001
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