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"Typus Galliae Veteris…", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: France

Period: 1635 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

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20 x 15.5 inches
50.8 x 39.4 cm

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Handsome map of ancient France, based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. Fully engraved with mountains, forests and ancient place names and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Overall very good with fine original color. A few tiny spots in map and light damp stains in blank margins. Old paper repair at bottom fold, well away from map. Hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/10/2003

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"Typus Galliae Veteris…", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: France

Period: 1635 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20 x 15.5 inches
50.8 x 39.4 cm

Handsome map of ancient France, based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. Fully engraved with mountains, forests and ancient place names and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Overall very good with fine original color. A few tiny spots in map and light damp stains in blank margins. Old paper repair at bottom fold, well away from map. Hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/10/2003

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"Typus Galliae Veteris…", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: France

Period: 1635 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20 x 15.5 inches50.8 x 39.4 cm

Handsome map of ancient France, based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. Fully engraved with mountains, forests and ancient place names and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Overall very good with fine original color. A few tiny spots in map and light damp stains in blank margins. Old paper repair at bottom fold, well away from map. Hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/10/2003

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20 x 15.5 inches
50.8 x 39.4 cm