Subject: Germany
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.7 x 3.4 inches
11.9 x 8.6 cm
Miniature map of northeastern Germany places Berlin at the center. The tiny map is filled with towns each symbolized by a tiny castle and colored in red. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Latin text on verso.
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Condition: B
Original color with some oxidation, but no paper weakness.