ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (Flemish, 1527-1598). MAP OF THE BRITISH ISLES, (Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae). Engraving with hand-coloring. 13 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Estate of Leanore Butler Roosevelt (Mrs. Theodore. Jr.,) Oyster Bay, LI, 1960.
Together with:
EMANUEL AND THOMAS BOWEN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVIDED INTO HUNDREDS, published by T. Kitchen, 1777. Engraving with hand-coloring - 13 in. x 8 1/4 in. Estimate $500-600
not examined out of frame; examined under glass; center crease splitting, appears to have been reinforced ; overall darkening, staining - possibly bleeding from reverse, to right of crease in upper quadrant; foxing upper right. Does not appear to be laid down (some buckling and movement in center)
