Title: Two maps of regions of the present Czech Republic, framed together Author: Ortelius, Abraham Place: Antwerp Publisher: Date: c.1580 Description: Two copper-engraved maps, hand-colored. Comprises: Moraviae quae Olim Marcomannorum Sedes, Corographia, A.D. Paulo Fabritio Medico et Mathematico descripta; et a Generosis Moraviae Baronibus Quibusdam Correcta. 35.6x46.5 cm. Regni Bohemiae Descriptio. 33.8x50.8 cm. Two early regional maps of the present Czech Republic. The first, which is framed at the top, is a map of Moravia based on Paulus Fabritius' map of 1569, filled with detail of the cities, rivers, mountains and forests. The second, at the bottom, is based on the cartography of Johann Criginger, with Prague near the center - mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: A little offsetting from the color, most noticable to the top map; very good, not examined out of frame, an attractive piece. Item number: 275079
Title: Two maps of regions of the present Czech Republic, framed together Author: Ortelius, Abraham Place: Antwerp Publisher: Date: c.1580 Description: Two copper-engraved maps, hand-colored. Comprises: Moraviae quae Olim Marcomannorum Sedes, Corographia, A.D. Paulo Fabritio Medico et Mathematico descripta; et a Generosis Moraviae Baronibus Quibusdam Correcta. 35.6x46.5 cm. Regni Bohemiae Descriptio. 33.8x50.8 cm. Two early regional maps of the present Czech Republic. The first, which is framed at the top, is a map of Moravia based on Paulus Fabritius' map of 1569, filled with detail of the cities, rivers, mountains and forests. The second, at the bottom, is based on the cartography of Johann Criginger, with Prague near the center - mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: A little offsetting from the color, most noticable to the top map; very good, not examined out of frame, an attractive piece. Item number: 275079
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