TWO EARLY MAPS.

TWO EARLY MAPS. Both being unframed but matted. 1) Titled “Romani Imperii Imago” with Map Maker “Abraham Ortelius”. Striking map of the Roman Empire from a 17th Century Latin edition of Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. Strong dark impression with wide clean margins. Several decorative cartouches, 2 portraits, sailing ship and a historical tree showing details. Back side having written text. 2) 17th C map of Morovia by Abraham Ortelius. Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. Fine and decorative early map of Moravia. The map provides good information’s on early place names in the 16th century in Moravia, as well rivers and mountains are engraved. Villages and towns are still shown as miniature views. In the upper left corner the renaissance cartouche and in the lower right corner a mileage scale with a circle and the coats of arms of Moravia. Hinge mounted with text on reverse. SIZE: 1) 13-3/4″ x 19-3/4″. Overall with margin: 18-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. 2) 14″ x 18-1/2″. Overall with margin: 17″ x 21-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28305 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2231	$1,035.00	TWO EARLY MAPS. Both being unframed but matted. 1) Titled “Romani Imperii Imago” with Map Maker “Abraham Ortelius”. Striking map of the Roman Empire from a 17th Century Latin edition of Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. Strong dark impression with wide clean margins. Several decorative cartouches, 2 portraits, sailing ship and a historical tree showing details. Back side having written text. 2) 17th C map of Morovia by Abraham Ortelius. Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. Fine and decorative early map of Moravia. The map provides good information’s on early place names in the 16th century in Moravia, as well rivers and mountains are engraved. Villages and towns are still shown as miniature views. In the upper left corner the renaissance cartouche and in the lower right corner a mileage scale with a circle and the coats of arms of Moravia. Hinge mounted with text on reverse. SIZE: 1) 13-3/4″ x 19-3/4″. Overall with margin: 18-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. 2) 14″ x 18-1/2″. Overall with margin: 17″ x 21-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28305 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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