Palatinatus Bavariae Descriptio / Argentoratensis Agri Descriptio

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius (after Erhard Reich)

Date Created: c. 1570–1608

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 20.6 x 15.0 inches

Geographic Scope: Bavaria, Germany and Alsace, France

Archive Catalog ID: 5534

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Published in Abraham Ortelius's landmark atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*, this double-map engraving features detailed regional depictions of the Upper Palatinate of Bavaria alongside the territory of Strasbourg and the Rhine valley.

Condition: Light age. toning and faint scattered foxing near margins.. Original centerfold as issued with minor split at lower margin.. Excellent contemporary. style hand coloring.. Ample margins preserved.. Verso: Faint map ghosting/bleed. Verso: through and dampstaining on the left blank/verso panel. Verso: Archival tape corner repairs at top and bottom edges. Verso: Light age toning with sharp, dark typography on handmade laid paper

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Palatinatus Bavariae Descriptio / Argentoratensis Agri Descriptio

By Abraham Ortelius (after Erhard Reich)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1570–1608 Map by Abraham Ortelius (after Erhard Reich) documenting Bavaria, Germany and Alsace, France. Measures 20.6 x 15.0 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$250
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
20.6 x 15.0 inches
Date / Era
c. 1570–1608
Geographic Scope
Bavaria, Germany and Alsace, France
Archive Catalog ID
5534
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age
  • toning and faint scattered foxing near margins.
  • Original centerfold as issued with minor split at lower margin.
  • Excellent contemporary
  • style hand coloring.
  • Ample margins preserved.
  • Verso: Faint map ghosting/bleed
  • Verso: through and dampstaining on the left blank/verso panel
  • Verso: Archival tape corner repairs at top and bottom edges
  • Verso: Light age toning with sharp, dark typography on handmade laid paper

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Published in Abraham Ortelius's landmark atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*, this double-map engraving features detailed regional depictions of the Upper Palatinate of Bavaria alongside the territory of Strasbourg and the Rhine valley.

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