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Auction 117, Lot 459
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"Hibernia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 3 inches
10.4 x 7.6 cm
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Fine miniature map of Ireland with major cities, rivers and lakes named. North is oriented to the right of the map and it is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and simple scale of miles. 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. Italian text on verso.

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Condition: A

Minor damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/6/2006

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