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Auction 108, Lot 357

"Flandria", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1602 (circa)

Publication: L' Epitome du Theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.7 x 3.2 inches
11.9 x 8.1 cm
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Miniature map of Belgium locating major rivers and cities. This map is from the third epitome of Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum, copied from Phillip Galle's final edition of 1598, but drawn and engraved by Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius with wide borders with latitude and longitude shown. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Lightly toned.

Estimate: $80 - $120

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/29/2004

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