an old map of scotland and ireland with a picture of a ship in the background
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

511 - Great Britain – Ireland
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Estimate €300 - €400
Description
Great Britain – Ireland Ortelius, Abraham Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae, Sive Britannicar Insularum Descriptio. Antwerp, c. 1575. Hand-coloured copperplate map. 34.5 x 49.5 cm. IKAR 000972878 – A horizontal, west-facing map of the British Isles showing Great Britain and Ireland. This map by Abraham Ortelius, featuring a decorative beaded border, was published in his work *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*. - Minimal spotting, with a central fold. Overall, a very well-preserved map with beautiful, rich colouring. Hand-coloured copperplate map. - A horizontal, west-oriented map of the British Isles, including Great Britain and Ireland. This map by Abraham Ortelius, featuring a decorative bead-and-reel border, was published in his work *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*. - Minimal spotting, with a central fold. Overall, a very well-preserved map with beautiful, vibrant colouring. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints and Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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